Ketamine and norketamine
- Description
- Ketamine and norketamine by LC-HR-MS
- Clinical details
Ketamine is used clinically as a sedative and anaesthetic, but may be abused because of its hallucinogenic effects. Ketamine and one of its major metabolites, norketamine, are measured separately and reported as a ‘otal’ (ketamine + norketamine) concentration.
- Reference range
(cut-off) 50 µg/L
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- Testing site
- Synnovis : Reference Services : Blackfriars Hub
- Laboratory
- Drugs of Abuse
- Sample type and volume required
Random urine sample (10-20 mL) collected into a plain 30 mL universal container. Please ensure containers are tightly sealed, and are sent in a clear plastic bag separate from the accompanying request form. Please also ensure containers are labelled with the full name and date of birth of the client, and the specimen collection date and time.
- Special sample instructions
Additional specialist tests by enzymatic assay (urine ethanol), immunoassay (barbiturates), and by LC-HR-MS (buprenorphine and metabolites, mephedrone, tramadol and metabolites – see other analytes in the ‘Our Tests’ section of the website) are available on request, and can be carried out on the same specimen as supplied originally.
- Storage and transport
Please refrigerate (if possible) if not sending immediately. Send by first class post.
- Turnaround time
3-5 working days