KETAMINE Reagent Test Kit

Instruction

NOTE: Ketamine Test Kit can only test the PRESENCE, not PURITY or QUANTITY of a specific substance. Always test under a strong light and using the smallest possible sample. Never open more than 1 bottle at once, if you make a mistake you might contaminate the reagents and spoil them. If a few reactions are happening at once, only the darkest one of them will be visible.

TL;DR: Here is an image with a quick cheat sheet how to use the Ketamine Test Kit, or check out more detailed guide on how to test methamphetamine further below.

How can I test ketamine?

BEFORE using a ketamine test kit

• It’s RECOMMENDED to record the reaction to compare later

STEP ONE for testing ketamine powder / crystals

• Take and finely crush a small piece, no bigger than a head of a needle – like this •.
• Put it on a suitable testing plate, preferably a spot test plate or the bottom/underside of a ceramic mug (example). *If using single-use vials insert the sample and observe, as the reagent is already within.
• Add one (or two) drops of Mandelin reagent test (or other supplied) on the sample and wait for the results.
• Check reagent test results in instructions.

How to use a ketamine test kit?

• Check test results starting with Mandelin test kit: if testing ketamine the color change reaction should go from orange to brown.

STEP TWO testing ketamine for adulterants

According to the EMCDDA most common ketamine adulterants are caffeine, creatine and novel dissociatives. The latter can be detected with reagents.

• Try reagents that that should NOT change color with ketamine: Marquis, Mecke, Froehde, Robadope (for 2C-x, amphetamine, MDA or PMA), Simon’s (for cathinones, methamphetamine, MDMA or PMMA) or Zimmermann (for a-PVP and 4-MMC derivatives).
• Liebermann reagent can also be useful – ketamine should either not react or react with a faint yellow color change.
• Keep in mind that various non active cuts can impact the reagent tests results.

AFTER using a ketamine test kit

• OPTIONAL: Pour baking soda over a finished reaction to neutralize used reagents.
• Wash testing surface under running water.

FAQ

• Liquid. Evaporate the solvent before testing with reagents.
• Fizzing. Any synthetic drug in a form of salt will bubble with most reagent tests, which are strong acids. If you see only fizzing instead of color change, that can indicate presence of a new psychoactive substance.
• Speed of the reaction does not indicate quantity nor purity. However, if you are having trouble interpreting your result try using a bigger sample or crushing it better before testing.
• How many tests can you get from one test kit? A multiple-use test kit lasts up to 100 (5 ml) or 200 (10 ml) tests. Each drop equals one test. A single use-test kit contains 2 disposable ampoules (2 tests).

All ketamine test results:

Ketamine test did not react as indicated? Watch out!
All test results are available in our instructions and TestDrugs apps.

How to check if reagent for testing ketamine works?

• Test any substance and compare color reactions with instructions. It’s easiest to use vitamine C – Mandelin reagent reacts to it with a blue color change.
• Keep a sample to compare later in case of doubt. If control sample reacts fine, it means the reagent still works.