Description of the Assay

This assay measures endocannabinoids, cannabinoids and related structures. These molecules play a key role in a wide range of biological systems. In particular, they have roles in brain-to-peripheral communication and diet regulation.

Analytes Measured

Cannabidiol
Tetrahydrocannabinol
6-hydroxy-Cannabidiol
7-COOH-Cannabidiol
7-hydroxy-Cannabidiol
7-hydroxy-Tetrahydrocannabinol
COOH-Tetrahydrocannabinol
Arachidonoyl ethanolamide
Arachidonoyl glycerol
2-Arachidonic glycerol ether/Noladin ether
Alpha-linolenoyl ethanolamide
Arachidonic acid
Docosatetraenoyl ethanolamide
Gamma-linolenoyl ethanolamide
N-arachidonoyl dopamine
N-arachidonoyl taurine
N-arachidonoyl-L-serine
Oleoyl ethanolamide
Palmitoyl ethanolamide
Stearoyl ethanolamide

Sample handling guidelines

For endocannabinoid measurements, the ideal sample is plasma or whole blood which is frozen immediately. However, it is possible to perform measurements using serum, however room temperature clotting time must be controlled and consistent (ideally 30 minutes).