How to test Ketamine (Ket, Special K): if you intend to use a psychoactive substance first you need a test kit to check purity. Pure ketamine can look white or clear and can’t be identified by appearence. Check your sample with a single or multi-use ketamine test kit.
Ketamine tester
Single use ketamine tester available with free shipping. This test gives the least amount of information and should be used with extra caution. Read about more advanced tools further down.
Recommended multi-use Ketamine Reagent Test Kit includes reagents Mecke, Liebermann, Froehde and Morris. Reagents Liebermann and Morris are required to identify ketamine. Liebermann also helps rule out levamisole, amphetamines and more. Mecke reagent helps detect 2C-B, lidocaine, MDMA, methamphetamine and more. Froehde reagent htelps rule out synthesis impurities and more. To discover full ingredients and estimate ketamine % pair reagents with the TLC Ketamine Purity Test Kit. To detect fentanyl use the fentanyl test strips.
STEP ONE
How to identify ketamine?
How to use reagent tests?
Watch how to test ketamine with reagents:
Watch how to test ketamine with reagents:
TL;DR: Below is an image with a quick cheat sheet how to use the Ketamine Test Kit and further down you can check out more detailed guide how to test MDMA. Use the ketamine reagent test chart to see how to use Morris reagent, Lieberman, Mecke and Froehde, check the expected results.
Morris reagent is the main test for ketamine and produces a purple color change with small samples of ketamine or dark blue with big ones. It should be paired with at least Liebermann reagent which is useful both to confirm ketamine and rule out many adulterants.
Liebermann can rule out ephedrine, levamisole, phenecetin and more. Mecke reagentcan detect lidocaine among other compounds.Froehde helps rule out remaining synthesis impurities, PMA, PMMA and more.
Ketamine test kit results
Testing ketamine with Morris reagent, Mecke, Liebermann and Froehde
How to detect ketamine?
Ketamine until very recently was one of the more difficult compounds to confirm. It was commonly tested with Mandelin reagent, which has serious shortcomings and very little trully unique color change reactions (read more about that here). Luckily, Mandelin test has been replaced with vastly superior Morris reagent, a modified Scott’s reagent.
Morris reagent is not free of false positives, but significantly better than Mandelin. When used with a multi-reagent kit it can reliably confirm presence of ketamine, cocaine or cathinones. Using Morris requires an unusual technique – after combining sample with 1 drop of part A and 1 drop of part B it is required to mix the reaction for up to 30 seconds.
Ketamine Test Kit includes 4 reagents best for ketamine and other dissociatives, but also suitable for meth/amphetamines, cocaine, opioids and more. It is used to positively identify ketamine, DCK, 2F-DCK, 2-Oxo-PCE, MXE, MXP and to rule out 2C-B, DOx, NBOMe, PMA/PMMA or different, less predictable, less desirable, highly toxic dangerous drugs. Multiple reagents are required to detect adulterants and increase analysis precision.
Reagent tests can indicate PRESENCE, but not QUANTITY. Mixtures can be detected with reagents only if adulterant causes a darker color change than the expected substance. To detect all ingredients and estimate their amount pair reagents with a TLC purity test kit.
Ketamine Reagent Test Kit includes 4 reagents (Froehde, Liebermann, Mecke, Morris), absorbent vermiculite, a porcelain reaction plate, a spatula, gloves, instructions and app for all test kits and over 800 substances. Every bottle contains 5 ml (liquids) or 10 ml (crystals), 100 tests of each in total. High quality HDPE and brown amber glass protect reagents from light, plastic and moisture to ensure prolonged shelf life. Child-proof caps guarantee 0 spills.
Ketamine Test Kit is best for ketamine and other dissociatives but is also suitable for meth/amphetamines, cocaine, opioids and more.
Cannabis (4-AP)– main test for THC / CBD, helps rule out synthetic cannabinoids
Ehrlich – main test for all indoles, e.g. lysergamides and tryptamines but also 5-HTP and more, secondary test for cocaine
Hofmann – main test for lysergamides and tryptamines, more precise but slower than Ehrlich
Froehde – main test for most powders, secondary test for ketamine and amphetamines, long shelf life
Liebermann – main test for most powders, secondary test for cocaine (detects levamisole)
Marquis – main test for most powders, secondary test for ketamine, mephedrone and psychedelics
Mecke – main test for most powders, secondary test for cocaine, ketamine and mephedrone
Morris – main test for cathinones, cocaine and ketamine, can tell apart some novel dissociatives
Robadope – main test for primary amines, e.g. MDA, amphetamine or PMA
Simon – main test for secondary amines, e.g. MDMA, meth, mephedrone, methylone or PMMA
Zimmermann / Beam – main test for cathinones and benzodiazepines in geneal, detects also CBD
Fentanyl Test Strip to detect fentanyl, even if it is mixed in another substance.
Reagents can indicate PRESENCE, but not QUANTITY. Adulterants can be detected with reagents only if they cause a darker color change than the expected substance. To detect all ingredients and estimate their amount pair reagents with a TLC purity test kit.
First, prepare a clean white testing surface – ceramic or glass is the best, e.g. bottom of a mug or a plate. Get your sample, reagents, a sharp tool / scoop and paper towels.
PREPARE SAMPLE, ABOUT THIS BIG -> ●
If testing a pill, powder or crystal, crush it finely. If testing a liquid, dry one drop on paper or clean ceramic surface. A bigger sample can cause a stronger reaction. You need a new sample for each test.
ADD ONE* DROP (OR PILE) OF REAGENT
Shake bottles hard before use, then tap firmly to shake down any reagent stuck in cap. Do not let a bottle touch sample or you will ruin the rest of the reagent. Use just enough reagent to cover a sample. If using crystals avoid air pockets by flattening crystals onto sample using a clean tool. *Do not combine reagents except for „A” and „B” bottles.
OBSERVE FOR UP TO 3 MINUTES*
Disregard any color change after 3 minutes. Do not overinterpret your results, consider that color change reaction is always fastest and most vivid in the part where biggest surface of reagenttouches sample, compared to its edges. Over time reaction will degrade due to air contact. Take photos.
COMPARE RESULTS
Compare color change with instructions. Reagents can indicate PRESENCE, but not QUANTITY. Adulterants can be detected with reagents only if they cause a darker color change than the expected substance. To detect all ingredients and estimate their amount pair reagents with aTLC purity test kit.
Clean used reagent tools / testing surface with lots of running water and detergent, avoid contamination.
Drug testing kits contain toxic and/or corrosive chemicals, strong enough to burn skin and clothing. Keep out of eyes and mouth. Keep away from children and animals. Always use in a well-ventilated area. Wear gloves (supplied) when handling the bottle and cap. Wear protective eyewear. Never point towards face etc. If you get some on you/clothing, then immediately wash with lots of soap and water. Dispose of any unwanted reagent with running water, ventilate. Store reagents standing up and away from heat in a cool, dark place. The average shelf life of 2 years can be significantly extended by storing in a fridge or freezer (warm up to room temperature before use).
Reagents deteriorate with time or due to contact with air, especially if exposed to sunlight or not refrigerated. If you are uncertain whether the reagent will work, test it with an already confirmed sample.
Pair ketamine test kit with a TLC purity test kit and fent strips. TLC allows you to discover full number of ingredients and estimate their amount, however still requires reagent tests to identify detected compounds. To detect even trace amounts of fentanyl use fent strips.
Primary TLC Testing Liquid – alkaloids, caffeine, phenetylamines (amphetamine, MDMA, 2C-B, etc.), indolamines (LSD, DMT, etc.), ketamine, tryptamines, opiates and more. Included in TLC kits for amphetamine, methamphetamine, ketamine, MDMA and Full.
TLC Testing Liquid for Cocaine – cocaine, caffeine, ketamine, levamisole, lidocaine, procaine, tetracaine, benzocaine, acetaminophen and more. Included in the TLC kit for cocaine.
To discover all adulterants and estimate quantity pair reagent tests with a TLC (Thin Layer Chromatography) Purity Test Kit. TLC purity tests alone don’t identify substances and are best paired with at least 1-2 reagent tests. Thin Layer Chromatography is one of classic substance analysis methods. It works by separating different compounds depending on their solubility in chosen TLC testing liquid (eluent). To precisly estimate ketamine purity pair a reagent test kit with theKetamine Purity Test Kit.
How to test quality of ketamine?
Qualitative TLC:
TLC test works by separating substances present in a sample, each detected spot indicates a different substance.
You can use an already confirmed sample for reference – if both compounds show up at the same height on the TLC “card” that indicates they can be the same substance.
You can use any substance for reference after establishing their relation – if substance X shows up twice as high on the same testing “card” as substance Y, you can expect them to keep that ratio.
TLC Cocaine Purity Test potency scale
Reference adjusted from 66% pure cocaine with coffeine and ethenzamide. Due to UV-C light photo might not display correctly.
TLC MDMA Purity Test potency scale
Reference results ranging from 10% up to 100%, adjusted from lab confirmed pure MDMA hydrochloride sample
How to test quality of ketamine?
Semi-quantitative TLC:
TLC helps estimate quantity (potency). The bigger the size of the detected spot, the bigger the amount of measured substance. Note that different substances need different calibrated rulers and often different testing liquids (eluents).
One spot indicates a pure substance. If your sample fully dissolved in testing liquid and only one spot was detected on TLC then your substance is pure. Trace amounts of impurities might not be detected, do not rely on TLC for fentanyl testing – get also fentanyl test strips.
How to use TLC purity tests?
Watch how to test ketamine with TLC:
Pair with a reagent test kit to identify substances. Use both kits separately. Check booklet for ketamine testing instructions.
Watch how to test ketamine with TLC:
Pair with a reagent test kit to identify substances. Use both kits separately. Check booklet for ketamine testing instructions.
Ketamine Purity Test Kit includes best testing liquid and accessories for ketamine, meth/amphetamine, MDMA, MDA, 2C-B but also suitable for benzofurans, opioids and more. It is used to discover full number and amount (%) of ingredients in a sample containing ketamine, meth/amphetamine, MDMA, MDA, 2C-B/C/H/I/, 5-MAPB, 6-APB, 6-APDB and to rule out caffeine, cathinones, DXM, PMA/PMMA or different, less predictable, less desirable, highly toxic dangerous drugs. Additional multi-reagent test kit is required to identify ingredients and increase analysis precision.
TLC purity test kits can detect NUMBER and AMOUNT of substances, but not their TYPE. Pair TLC test kit with reagent test kit to indentify ingredients. Reagents alone detect mixtures only if adulterant causes a darker color change than the expected substance.
Ketamine Purity Test Kit includes instructions, gloves, 4 vials, 5 testing “cards”, jar, pipette, testing liquid (40 ml), 20 glass tubes and UV-C flashlight (4 AA batteries required, not included). Each 1 “card”, 4 glass tubes and 4 ml of testing liquid equal 4 tests. Testing “card” can be reused untill fully used. Glass and metal protect testing liquid from air and moisture to ensure prolonged shelf life. High-quality caps and lid guarantee 0 spills.
TLC purity test kit for ketamine includes 1 Primary Testing Liquid for ketamine, 2C-B, DXM, DMT, LSD, codeine, caffeine, mCPP, MDMA, meth/amphetamine, metoclopramide, paracetamol, procaine but not cocaine or cannabinoids. It is best to use this test kit for cystals, powders, tablets, pills or solutions of ketamine.
First, prepare a clean and well lit testing surfach. Get your sample, spatula, gloves, plastic vial, testing liquid, pipette, pencil, glass tube, wrapped esting cards, jar and UV-C flashlight. Next, carefully holding a testing “card” by only top edges mark 4 dots 1 cm apart from card’s bottom, sides and each other.
PREPARE SAMPLE
If testing a pill, powder or crystal, crush it finely. Weigh sample in a plastic vial and dissolve in testing liquid (or other solvent) using ratios mentioned in the booklet. Shake to dissolve. To big or too small sample can cause an inconclusive result.
ADD 1 MICROLITER TO CARD
In case of sediment wait a minute for it to fall down. Under strong light submerge end of glass tube to fill it with dissolved sample. Gently touch one of the marked dots on Testing Card to discharge sample and mark the spot with pencil.
INSERT CARD INTO JAR
Add 2 ml of testing liquid inside jar and carefully, paying attention to not touch the white side of Testing Card with sample, insert it inside jar. Close the jar and observe for about 25 minutes, until Testing Card almost fully soaks – but not any longer. Remove Testing Card from jar, wait for it to dry.
COMPARE RESULTS
Use UV-C flashlight to reveal results. Spots on Testing Card revealed by UV-C light circle using pencil. Each spot indicates a separate substance. TLC purity test kits can detect NUMBER and AMOUNT of substances, but not their TYPE. Pair TLC test kit with reagent test kit to indentify ingredients. Reagents alone detect mixtures only if adulterant causes a darker color change than the expected substance.
To reuse Testing Card do not apply reagent tests on it.
Testing liquids contain toxic and/or corrosive chemicals, strong enough to burn skin and clothing. Keep out of eyes and mouth. Keep away from children and animals. Always use in a well-ventilated area. Wear gloves (supplied) when handling the bottle and cap. Wear protective eyewear. Never point towards face etc. If you get some on you/clothing, then immediately wash with lots of soap and water. Dispose of any unwanted reagent with running water, ventilate. Store away from heat in a cool, dark place. TLC tests do not expire if stored correctly.
Ketamine Purity Test Kit (TLC) is best paired with Ketamine Reagent Test Kit, recommended for ketamine, meth/amphetamine, MDMA, MDA or 2C-B but is also suitable for benzofurans, cathinones, opioids and more.
Cannabis (4-AP)– main test for THC / CBD, helps rule out synthetic cannabinoids
Ehrlich – main test for all indoles, e.g. lysergamides and tryptamines but also 5-HTP and more, secondary test for cocaine
Hofmann – main test for lysergamides and tryptamines, more precise but slower than Ehrlich
Froehde – main test for most powders, secondary test for ketamine and amphetamines, long shelf life
Liebermann – main test for most powders, secondary test for cocaine (detects levamisole)
Marquis – main test for most powders, secondary test for ketamine, mephedrone and psychedelics
Mecke – main test for most powders, secondary test for cocaine, ketamine and mephedrone
Morris – main test for cathinones, cocaine and ketamine, can tell apart some novel dissociatives
Robadope – main test for primary amines, e.g. MDA, amphetamine or PMA
Simon – main test for secondary amines, e.g. MDMA, meth, mephedrone, methylone or PMMA
Zimmermann / Beam – main test for cathinones and benzodiazepines in geneal, detects also CBD
Fentanyl Test Strip to detect fentanyl, even if it is mixed in another substance.
Reagents can indicate PRESENCE, but not QUANTITY. Adulterants can be detected with reagents only if they cause a darker color change than the expected substance. To detect all ingredients and estimate their amount pair reagents with a TLC purity test kit.
If testing a benzo/opioid pill, crush one in a plastic baggie and dump out the powder. Then add 10 drops of water into the baggie and mix well. Dip the test strip no higher than the thick line. Wait 15 seconds. Put the strip away and check in 5 minutes.
METHOD 2
Mix 100 mg of sample in 200 ml of water. Dip the test strip no higher than the thick line. Wait 15 seconds. Put the strip away and check in 5 minutes.
COMPARE RESULTS
1 line = fentanyl, 2 lines = no fentanyl. Faint lines also count. Ignore fentanyl tester results after 5 minutes.
To detect all ingredients and estimate their amount pair reagents with aTLC purity test kit.
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