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