Pathogen Screening Panel

Quick Answers for Plants Showing Early Signs of Stress.

Not every symptom requires a full investigation. Our Pathogen Screening Panel is designed as a cost-effective first step for cultivators who want to rule out common infectious causes before making operational changes or removing plants.

Includes:

• Sample Review

• Pathogen Screening

• Results Interpretation

• Risk Assessment

• Follow-Up Recommendations

Commonly Screened Pathogens:

• Hop Latent Viroid (HLVd)

• Fusarium spp.

• Pythium spp.

• Botrytis cinerea

• Powdery Mildew

• Common Cannabis Viruses

Deliverable:
Laboratory results summary with interpretation and recommended next steps.

Starting at $99
(Up to 3 pathogen targets)

Pathogen Mapping & Containment Assessment

Locate the Problem. Stop the Spread.

When a pathogen is detected, the most important question becomes: How far has it spread?

Our Pathogen Mapping & Containment Assessment helps cultivators determine the scope of infection within a facility, identify potential transmission pathways, and prioritize corrective actions before additional plants are impacted.

Includes:

• Facility Pathogen Risk Review

• Targeted Plant Sampling Strategy

• Zone-by-Zone Screening Plan

• Mother Plant Evaluation

• Clone & Propagation Assessment

• Hot Spot Identification

• Containment Recommendations

• CCS Hidden Risk Assessment™

Common Pathogens Evaluated:

• Hop Latent Viroid (HLVd)

• Fusarium spp.

• Pythium spp.

• Botrytis cinerea

• Powdery Mildew

• Cannabis Viruses

Deliverable:
Written assessment identifying affected areas, likely transmission routes, containment priorities, and recommended corrective actions.

Starting at $995
(Pathogen testing billed separately)

Plant Health Investigation

Identify the Cause. Choose the Right Test.

Plant symptoms can be misleading. Yellowing, wilting, leaf deformation, stunted growth, and declining performance are often caused by multiple factors, including pathogens, environmental conditions, irrigation practices, nutrient programs, or facility-related issues. Our investigation process helps identify the most likely causes and recommends the most appropriate testing strategy before unnecessary time and money are spent.

Includes:

• Plant Symptom Review

• Irrigation & Water Review

• Environmental Controls Review

• Existing Lab Data Review

• Testing Strategy Recommendation

Deliverable:
Written assessment with findings, probable causes, recommended testing, and next-step action plan.

Starting at $299

Plant Pathogen Testing – 3 Panel with Onsite Sampling

Protect your crop, genetics, and investment with rapid pathogen screening performed by experienced cannabis industry professionals. Our onsite sampling service ensures proper collection techniques and chain of custody while reducing the risk of false negatives associated with improper sampling.

This panel screens for three of the most significant pathogens impacting cannabis cultivation:

• Lettuce Chlorosis Virus (LCV)
• Beet Curly Top Virus (BCTV)
• Hop Latent Viroid (HLVd)

Early detection helps cultivators identify infected plants before symptoms become widespread, reducing crop loss, protecting mother stock, and preventing costly facility-wide outbreaks. Results can be used to support sanitation programs, quarantine decisions, and overall plant health management.

Service Includes:
✔ Onsite sample collection
✔ Professional chain of custody documentation
✔ qPCR-based pathogen detection
✔ Fast turnaround times
✔ Actionable reporting and consultation

Ideal for mother rooms, propagation facilities, clone nurseries, vegetative rooms, flowering rooms, and pre-acquisition facility assessments.

Know what’s in your garden before it impacts your harvest.

Starting at $295

Identify potential pathogen risks before they impact your crop, facility, or compliance testing results.

Our pathogen testing and monitoring services help cannabis operators proactively assess environmental conditions, cultivation practices, water sources, growing media, and facility surfaces for indicators of microbial contamination and plant health risks.

Using field sampling techniques and laboratory-based testing strategies, we help operators better understand potential sources of contamination and develop corrective actions designed to reduce risk and improve product quality.

Services May Include

• Plant Tissue Sampling

• Root Zone Evaluation

• Soil & Coco Sampling

• Water Source Testing

• Surface Swab Sampling

• Environmental Monitoring

• Dry Room Assessments

• Harvest & Post-Harvest Evaluations

• HLVd Sampling Programs

• Pathogen Risk Assessments

• Contamination Source Investigations

Common Concerns We Help Investigate

• Recurring Aspergillus Failures

• Elevated Yeast & Mold Counts

• HLVd Concerns

• Root Health Issues

• Irrigation Water Quality

• Environmental Contamination Risks

• Facility Sanitation Gaps

• Drying & Curing Challenges

• Cross-Contamination Risks

What Clients Receive

Sampling recommendations

Pathogen risk assessment

Findings summary

Corrective action recommendations

Prevention strategies

Follow-up consultation

Ideal For

• Cultivators

• Nurseries

• Greenhouses

• Indoor Facilities

• Mixed-Light Operations

• Post-Harvest Facilities

Our goal is not simply to identify problems, but to help operators understand the source of contamination risks and implement practical solutions that improve crop health, product quality, and operational consistency.

$99 | 60 Minutes

Get clear, practical answers to your cannabis testing questions from an experienced industry professional.

Whether you’re preparing for compliance testing, reviewing a failed result, comparing laboratory data, or trying to understand California testing requirements, this one-hour consultation provides expert guidance to help you make informed decisions and avoid costly mistakes.

Common Topics

• California compliance testing requirements

• Understanding Certificates of Analysis (COAs)

• Potency result interpretation

• Aspergillus and microbial testing

• Pesticide testing and common failure sources

• Heavy metal testing

• Water activity and moisture content

• R&D vs. compliance testing differences

• Sampling best practices

• Laboratory selection and result comparison

• Failed batch troubleshooting

• HLVd testing strategies

• Product release questions

Ideal For

• Cultivators

• Manufacturers

• Brand Owners

• Distributors

• New License Holders

• Investors Evaluating Cannabis Operations

What You’ll Receive

60-minute one-on-one consultation

Review of your testing questions and concerns

Guidance on compliance requirements

Recommendations and next steps

Follow-up summary email

Need answers before your next compliance submission?

Book a Compliance Testing Consultation – $99

SOP Development

Build Systems That Support Consistent Compliance.

Strong procedures improve consistency, reduce contamination risk, and strengthen quality systems. We develop practical, facility-specific SOPs designed to support compliance, operational efficiency, employee accountability, and long-term quality management.

Includes:

• Cleaning & Sanitation SOPs

• Environmental Monitoring SOPs

• Employee Hygiene SOPs

• Water Management SOPs

• CAPA Procedures

• Facility Entry & Exit Controls

Deliverable:
Customized SOP package tailored to your facility, operations, and compliance requirements.

Starting at $2,000

Build a culture of quality, accountability, and contamination prevention.

Your employees are the first line of defense against contamination, product failures, and compliance issues. Our cannabis-specific training programs provide practical, real-world instruction designed to help your team understand contamination risks, follow procedures consistently, and protect product quality throughout the cultivation, harvest, manufacturing, and post-harvest process.

Training sessions are customized to your facility, processes, and operational challenges to ensure employees leave with actionable knowledge they can immediately apply.

Training Topics Include

• Contamination Prevention

• Aspergillus Risk Reduction

• HLVd Prevention & Biosecurity

• Employee Hygiene Best Practices

• Facility Traffic Flow & Cross-Contamination Prevention

• Cleaning & Sanitation Procedures

• Environmental Monitoring Programs

• Harvest, Drying & Curing Best Practices

• SOP Implementation & Compliance

• Root Cause Analysis & Corrective Actions

• Quality Systems Fundamentals

• Compliance Readiness

Ideal For

• Cultivation Teams

• Harvest Crews

• Trimmers

• Post-Harvest Staff

• Manufacturing Personnel

• Quality Assurance Teams

• Facility Managers

• New Employee Onboarding

Includes

Customized training materials

Facility-specific recommendations

Follow-up training summary

Benefits

• Reduce contamination risk

• Improve SOP compliance

• Increase employee accountability

• Strengthen quality systems

• Reduce failed batches

• Improve operational consistency

Starting at $1,500
Additional sessions and multi-day training programs available upon request.

Facility Risk Assessment

Identify Hidden Risks Before They Become Failed Batches

Many contamination events originate from facility conditions that go unnoticed until a product fails testing. Our Facility Risk Assessment identifies contamination pathways, environmental vulnerabilities, operational risks, and compliance gaps that may impact product quality and regulatory performance.

Includes:

• Facility Walkthrough

• Environmental Review

• Workflow Assessment

• Contamination Risk Analysis

• CCS Facility Vulnerability Score™

• Written Recommendations

Deliverable:
Comprehensive assessment report with prioritized recommendations and risk scoring.

Starting at $1,500

Get clear, practical explanations of your laboratory test results and what they mean for your operation.

Whether you’re reviewing a passing COA, investigating a failure, comparing results between laboratories, or trying to understand contaminants, we’ll walk through your results and answer your questions in plain language.

Common Topics

• Potency Results

• Terpene Profiles

• Aspergillus Results

• Yeast & Mold Results

• Pesticide Results

• Heavy Metal Results

• Water Activity & Moisture Content

• Residual Solvents

• HLVd Screening Results

• Certificate of Analysis (COA) Review

• R&D vs Compliance Variability

• Root Cause Discussion for Failed Batches

Includes

✔ 60-minute one-on-one consultation

✔ Review of up to 5 laboratory reports

✔ Explanation of results and testing methodology

✔ Discussion of potential risk factors

✔ Opportunity for Q&A

✔ Recommended next steps

Ideal For

• Cultivators

• Manufacturers

• Brand Owners

• Distributors

• New Operators

• Investors evaluating cannabis operations

Deliverable

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