KETA
Ketamine and Metabolite
EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB3660
Performing Lab:
Referral Laboratory
Container Type:
Plain Red top tube
Specimen Type:
Serum
Preferred Volume:
2 mL
Minimum Volume:
0.5 mL
Collection Procedure:
No Gel tubes.
Specimen Processing:
1. SEPARATE THE SERUM FROM THE CELLS WITHIN 2 HOURS OF COLLECTION.
2. Transfer the serum or plasma to a plastic transport tube.
Store and Transport:
Room temperature
Stability:
Frozen - more than 3 days
Refrigerated - more than 3 days
Room temperature - 3 days
Unacceptable Condition:
Gel-barrier tubes are unacceptable
CPT Codes:
80357 - Ketamine and Metabolite (EAP 30021436)
(If billing Medicare, use G0480)
Method:
Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)