Our Laboratories
KCA Laboratories was founded in 2019 with the goal of advancing the science in the hemp industry by providing advanced analytical testing services and a devotion to research. KCA Labs has continued to uphold its commitment by developing new fit-for-purpose methods and ensuring the utmost quality in routine analyses.
Our team brings more than 100 years of combined experience across the analytical testing, academic research, industrial research, third-party accreditations, natural products, anti-doping, pharmacokinetic, tobacco research, and regulatory auditing industries. KCA Labs has been successful in its goals because of our experience and expertise. We believe our science starts with the effort spent preparing samples for analysis and through use of fit-for-purpose methods. This means the hands and minds of our team are the difference. We have optimized each method and instrument parameters, which allow us to trust our own results.
Our expertise-driven science in terms of homogenizing samples, using internal standards, optimizing extractions, purifying prior to stabilizing, and more are all steps critical for accurate analysis.
Our team of scientists have spent years working with complicated matrix types, such as blended powders, gummies, topicals, oils, and plant material. Each matrix presents a different challenge – whether it be solubility, stability, or interference – our team has the scientific experience and knowledge to address those issues. As these industries continue to grow, we continue to further develop our science to adapt and meet our clients’ high expectations.
We are locally-owned and operated in the heart of the Bluegrass region of Kentucky. Equipped with state-of-the-art instrumentation, KCA Labs is your one-stop laboratory for hemp, agriculture, natural products, and food quality testing.