DRUG SCREEN, TRICYCLICS, SERUM, QUALITATIVE
| Synonyms: | Tricyclics, Serum |
| Computer Code: | TDS |
| Specimen Collection: | 5 mL blood (red top tube). |
| Minimum Volume: | 1 mL |
| Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: | Allow to clot, centrifuge for 20 minutes, remove serum, refrigerate. |
| Reference Values: | Includes: Amitriptyline, Nortriptyline, Doxepin, Nordoxepin, Imipramine, Desipramine. Qualitative Negative/Presumptive Positive results provided. Does not include confirmatory testing on presumptive positives. Presumptive positive results will be screened for carbamazepine interference. |
| Lab Code: | Chemistry |
| Requisition: | TOXI |
| Test Frequency: | Daily |
| Routine TAT: | 2 hrs |
| Stat TAT: | 60 min |
| CPT Code(s): | 80334 |
| LCD or NCD: | LCD LCD LCD |
| Methodology Used: |
See Addendum XVII |