PROTRIPTYLINE
Synonyms: | Triptil; Vivactil |
Computer Code: | (RPTRP) |
Specimen Collection: | 4 mL blood (red or sodium green top tube). Send to special chemistry immediately. No gel-barrier tubes. |
Minimum Volume: | 2 mL |
Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: | Serum: Allow to clot, centrifuge, remove serum, refrigerate. Min 0.5 mL serum. Plasma: centrifuge, remove plasma, refrigerate. Min 0.5 mL plasma. Separate serum/plasma from cells within 2 hours of collection. |
Reference Values: | See reference laboratory report. |
Lab Code: | Send Out |
Requisition: | SPEC C |
Test Frequency: | NA |
Routine TAT: | 5 days |
Stat TAT: | N/A |
CPT Code(s): | 80335 |
LCD or NCD: | |
Methodology Used: |
See Addendum XVII |