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Tricyclic Antidepressants Confirmation

Test Summary

Amitriptyline and nortriptyline are used to treat various forms of depression and chronic neuropathic pain.

Aliases

  • TCA, Antidepressants, Amitriptyline, Nortriptyline

Specimen Collection

Special Instructions

N/A

Preferred Specimen

20 mL Random Urine

Minimum Volume

5 mL

Instructions

N/A

Patient Preparation

N/A

Storage

Random urine collected in a sterile, leak-proof urine container

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Specimen Stability

  • Room temperature: 3 days
  • Refrigerated: 8 days
  • Frozen: N/A

Limitations

N/A

Other Acceptable Specimens

N/A

Unacceptable Specimens

Preserved samples

Order Code

TCALC

EPIC (Premier) Code

LAB6653

Includes

Amitriptyline, Nortriptyline, Desipramine, Impramine

CPT Code

  • 80335

Billing Code

  • 700024

CPT Statement

Methodology

LC-MS/MS

FDA Status

Lab Developed Test: This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by CompuNet Clinical Labs. The laboratory is regulated under CLIA as qualified to perform high-complexity testing. This test is used for clinical purposes. It should not be regarded as investigational or for research.

Physician Attestation of Informed Consent

N/A

Testing Laboratory

CompuNet Clinical Laboratories, LLC
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine OH, 45439

Department

Chemistry

Reference Range

See Report

Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time

Monday - Friday; Report available: 3 days

Specimen Collection

Special Instructions

N/A

Preferred Specimen

20 mL Random Urine

Minimum Volume

5 mL

Instructions

N/A

Patient Preparation

N/A

Storage

Random urine collected in a sterile, leak-proof urine container

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Specimen Stability

  • Room temperature: 3 days
  • Refrigerated: 8 days
  • Frozen: N/A

Limitations

N/A

Other Acceptable Specimens

N/A

Unacceptable Specimens

Preserved samples

Billing

CPT Code

  • 80335

Billing Code

  • 700024

CPT Statement

Result Information

Methodology

LC-MS/MS

Testing Laboratory

N/A

Reference Range

See Report

Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time

Monday - Friday; Report available: 3 days