Anesthetics

Sample Type

Urine

Testing Area

Toxicology

Test Methodology

LC/MS/MS

Panel Contents

Ketamine, Norketamine

Reference Range

N/A

Expected Turnaround Time

24-48 hrs

Specimen Collection Criteria

Sterile urine cup or tube

Rejection Criteria

Quantity Not Sufficient (< 1mL), Specimen not labeled properly, Specimen leaked

Specimen Validity and Retention

Room Temperature (20-25°C): 72 hrs Refrigerated (2-8°C): 7 days. Frozen (-20° or below): 14 days

Courier Transportation

Transport specimen at room temp (20-25°C) or refrigerated (2-8°C).

Clinical Utility

Definitive testing to monitor compliance with prescribed drug therapy and detect the use of nonprescribed and illicit substances.