Researchers in the US have been investigating whether the effects are the same.
Cannabis consumers have often been prevented from receiving heart transplants due to their use of the medicine.
The test could play a critical role in efforts to stop the spread of these drugs, say researchers.
Patients who were dependent on cannabis faced higher infection rates following minor knee and shoulder surgery.
Several phytocannabinoids, terpenes and flavonoids demonstrated neuroprotective properties.
The technology has the potential to make cannabis law-enforcement fairer.
The trial has been carried out by Radicle Science and Open Book Extracts.
Researchers in the UK are hoping to fund a major health economic study.
Cannabis consumers had "significantly better" outcomes than non-users.
The endocannabinoid system is thought to be involved in mediating brain repair.
