Ordering Recommendation
Monitor patient adherence and exposure.
Mnemonic
KETAMINE S
Methodology
Quantitative Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry
Performed
Varies
Reported
5-8 days
New York DOH Approval Status
This test is New York DOH approved.
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation
Collect
Plain Red or Lavender (EDTA).
Specimen Preparation
Separate from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 3 mL serum or plasma to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 1.2 mL)
Test is not performed at ARUP; separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered.
Storage/Transport Temperature
Refrigerated. Also acceptable: Room temperature or frozen.
Unacceptable Conditions
Separator tubes.
Remarks
Stability
Ambient: 2 weeks; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: 9 months
Reference Interval
By report
Interpretive Data
Compliance Category
Performed by non-ARUP Laboratory
Note
Hotline History
Hotline History
Date of Change
Test Name Change
Methodology
Performance/Reported Schedule
Specimen Requirements
Reference Interval
Interpretive Data
Note
CPT Code
Component Change
Other Interface Change
New Test
Inactive
N/A
CPT Codes
80357 (Alt code: G0480)
Components
Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
---|---|---|
0091505 | Ketamine Quantitative, Serum/Plasma | |
0091506 | Norketamine Quantitative, Serum/Plasma |
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Aliases
- Ketaject
- Ketalar
- Ketaset
- Special K
Ketamine and Metabolite Quantitative, Serum or Plasma
National Medical Services (NMS)