Ketamine and Metabolite Quantitative, Serum or Plasma
Order Name
Ketamine S
Test Number: 7001000
Revision Date 12/12/2022
Test Number: 7001000
Revision Date 12/12/2022
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
|---|---|---|
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Ketamine Quantitative
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Quantitative Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry | |
|
Norketamine Quantitative
|
Quantitative Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 2 mL (0.5 mL) | Serum | Clot Activator (Red Top, No-Gel) | Refrigerated |
| Alternate 1 | 2 mL (0.5 mL) | Plasma | Lithium Heparin (Dark Green Top / No-Gel) | Refrigerated |
| Instructions | Specimen Type: Red-top tube or gray-top (sodium fluoride) tube. Gel-barrier tubes are NOT recommended. Specimen Storage: SUBMISSION/TRANSPORT (<3 days): Room Temperature. For storage beyond three days, specimen should be refrigerated or frozen. Specimen Collection: Serum or plasma should be separated from cells within two hours of venipuncture. Send serum or plasma in a plastic transport tube. Special Instructions: Testing referred to MedTox Laboratories Inc. TC 2814 |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Expected TAT | 7 - 14 days |
| Performing Labcorp Test Code | 790620 |
| Notes | Labcorp Test Code: 790620 |
| CPT Code(s) | 80357 (Alt code: G0480) |
| Lab Section | Reference Lab |