Why Work With Us
Why FiDi
Montana’s Premier Cannabis Testing Laboratory
Fidelity Diagnostics is Montana’s superior testing laboratory. FiDi has built trust in the community as Montana’s longest operating cannabis testing laboratory and provides industry leading service throughout the entirety of the sample testing process. FiDi also provides the most competitive turnaround times and accurate results that can be used to ensure you are providing the best product to your clients.
Accreditations
Test with Peace of Mind
FiDi provides top-notch services to the Montana cannabis industry.
ISO/IEC 17025:2017 Accreditation
ISO Certification
Cannabis Control Division of Montana
Affiliated Organizations
Common Questions
New to testing with Fidelity, or just want to know what to expect? Here are a few of the questions we hear most from Montana cannabis producers.
What is the difference between Compliance Testing and R&D Testing?
Compliance Testing is the state-required Quality Assurance (QA) process every cannabis batch must pass before it can be sold or transferred in Montana. R&D Testing is optional testing you initiate on your own timeline for product development, quality control, or troubleshooting. Running R&D testing before your compliance submission is one of the best ways to prevent a failed QA test.
What is your normal turnaround time?
Standard turnaround time at Fidelity is 7 to 10 business days from the date of sample receipt. We often run results in 5 to 7 business days, but we set this window to account for high-volume periods and ensure we never rush accuracy. If you’re working against a hard deadline, contact us to discuss Rush Service availability.
What is a Certificate of Analysis (COA)?
A COA is the official report generated at the conclusion of testing. It documents all tested analytes, quantitative results, applicable action levels, and a pass or fail determination. Your COA is the document required by Montana CARD to release a batch for sale.
Can a failed batch be retested?
Yes. If your batch has received a failed QA result, you may request a retest within 7 days of receiving that result. Fidelity also offers consulting services to help identify the root cause of a failure and work toward a resolution.