Ketamine and Metabolite, Serum/Plasma
Test Mnemonic
KETMIN
CPT Codes
- 80357 - QTY (1)
- G0480 - QTY (1)
Aliases
- Ketalar
- Ketaject
- Ketaset
- Special K
Includes
- Ketamine
- Norketamine
Performing Laboratory
National Med Serv Inc
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mL | Serum | No additive (Red) | Refrigerated | Do not use SST tube. Separate serum from cells ASAP and transfer to standard aliquot tube. |
Alternate Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mL | Plasma | Sodium or Lithium heparin (Green) | Refrigerated | Do not use PST tube. Separate plasma from cells ASAP and transfer to standard aliquot tube. | |
| 1 mL | Plasma | EDTA (Lavender) | Refrigerated | Separate plasma from cells ASAP and transfer to standard aliquot tube. |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mL |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Ambient | 14 days |
| Frozen | 9 months |
| Refrigerated | 14 days |
Days Performed
Mon - Sun
Turnaround Time
5 - 6 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) |
Reference Range
Special Info
Polymer gel separation tubes (SST or PST) will be rejected. This test is New York State approved.