What is MB Laboratories Ltd?

MB Laboratories Ltd (MB Labs) is a full-service analytical laboratory based in Sidney, British Columbia, Canada. Founded in 1983, it is 100% Canadian owned and operated, and describes itself as an accredited laboratory providing comprehensive analytical and testing solutions. If you need third-party analytical testing in water and environmental, food safety, cannabis and hemp, or agricultural categories, MB Labs is one of the labs to consider — particularly if you are in Canada and want a lab that is certified and accredited for legal cannabis and hemp testing.

What MB Labs does

MB Labs runs analytical testing across several categories and positions itself around two promises: "Experience You Can Trust. Results You Can Rely On." The company states it is accredited, and that it is one of few labs in Canada fully certified and accredited to perform legal testing for medical cannabis and hemp.

Testing service categories

The site also offers a search tool ("What test are you looking for?") and an "All Tests" listing, which is the practical starting point if you already know the specific analysis you need rather than the category.

Who it is for

• Producers and growers who need agricultural testing for soil, nutrients, compost, or pest and disease issues.
• Food businesses that need quality control and food safety testing at various stages of a product's life.
• Cannabis and hemp operators who require a lab certified and accredited for legal medical cannabis and hemp testing in Canada.
• Water and environmental clients who need analytical results to make decisions or document conditions.

How to submit samples

MB Labs accepts sample drop-off at its laboratory. According to the site:

• Drop-off hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (samples accepted during this window)
• Basic information is required when submitting samples
• Chain of Custody Form: MB Labs describes the chain of custody as the normal way samples are submitted to a lab (not just for cannabis). It identifies who you are, the sample description and lot number, and which tests you want.

If you are preparing a submission, the practical sequence is: confirm which tests you need, complete the Chain of Custody Form with your identity and sample details, then deliver the sample during the weekday drop-off window.

Contact and location

• Phone: 250-656-1334
• Email: [email protected]
• Address: 2062 West Henry Ave, Sidney BC
• Opening hours: Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. PT; closed Saturday and Sunday

Supporting information for clients

Beyond testing itself, MB Labs publishes tools and guidance for clients, including:

• Chain of Custody Form
• How To instructions
• Interpreting Your Results — guidance on reading and understanding your lab report
• Information Learning Centre
• Tools and Community sections

This matters if you are new to lab testing: the "Interpreting Your Results" material is the place to check before assuming a number means something it does not.

Practical notes before you choose

• Accreditation claims: MB Labs states it is accredited and certified, and specifically that it is fully certified and accredited for legal medical cannabis and hemp testing. If your use case requires a specific accreditation scope, confirm the exact scope with the lab directly rather than relying on the general statement.
• Pricing: The site links to a Payment Information page, but no prices are published in the material available here. Contact the lab for current pricing.
• Turnaround times: Not stated in the available material. Ask when you submit.
• Sample acceptance: Only weekday drop-off hours are published; confirm any shipping or courier arrangements with the lab before sending samples.

For a quick decision: if you need Canadian analytical testing in one of the four categories above — and especially if you need a lab accredited for legal cannabis and hemp testing — MB Labs is a reasonable starting point. Call 250-656-1334 or email [email protected] to confirm the specific test, sample requirements, and cost for your case.