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How to read a lab report/COA (and common red flags)
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Jan 22, 2026 7:25 am
(@jake)
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A COA should say: what was tested, method, date, lab name, and how it ties to the batch. If it’s just a pretty PDF with no chain of custody, it’s marketing.
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Jan 22, 2026 7:51 am
(@sam)
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I’ve seen lab tested with zero actual numbers. Like… tested for what? That phrase is meaningless without details.
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Jan 22, 2026 9:21 am
(@lena)
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Also watch for mismatch: COA date from years ago, but the product claims “fresh.” Or no units, no detection limits, no signatures.
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