by purpladmin | Oct 4, 2019 | FAQ, Production Usage
Will Purpl PRO match my lab values? In some cases it will, and in others it might not. The reason for this is that different labs generally don’t obtain the same results even from the same flower sample (several published reports show this variation). Depending on the...
by purpladmin | Oct 4, 2019 | FAQ, Product Operation
What is Purpl PRO? Purpl PRO is the flagship product offering by Purpl Scientific, and the first affordable, accurate, portable potency measurement device for the cannabis industry. The Purpl PRO is a combination of a “laboratory bench” device the size of a Post-It...
by purpladmin | Oct 4, 2019 | FAQ, Product Operation
How does it work? Purpl PRO utilizes near-infrared spectroscopy, which involves shining light on the sample and analyzing the light that is returned. In this part of the light spectrum (just beyond the red light human eyes can see) molecules react to specific regions...
by purpladmin | Oct 4, 2019 | FAQ, Product Operation
How accurate is Purpl PRO? Overall, Purpl states a +/- 2% accuracy on THC and CBD for simplicity. Statistically, it is +/- 1.89% on THC and +/- 0.96% on CBD, determined by comparison with lab HPLC...
by purpladmin | Oct 4, 2019 | FAQ, Product Operation
Why do samples from the same plant show different results? In short: nature. Cannabis is a natural product that varies over time and by location. Colas and larf on the same plant are so named because of the difference in their flowers due to location on the plant....
by purpladmin | Oct 4, 2019 | FAQ, Product Operation
How do I get the most consistent results? First, make sure you operate the Purpl PRO according to its instructions—they’re fairly straightforward but must be done carefully as the Purpl PRO is still a scientific testing device. Grinding a flower sample is critical to...
