Urine Tricyclic Antidepressants, LC-MS/MS
Order Code:
TCALC
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: 7 days
- Refrigerated: 14 days
- Frozen: 14 days
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
Preserved specimen, incorrect specimen type, insufficient sample volume, improper storage conditions, exceeds specimen stability guidelines, contaminated sample.
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
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: 7 days
- Refrigerated: 14 days
- Frozen: 14 days
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
Preserved specimen, incorrect specimen type, insufficient sample volume, improper storage conditions, exceeds specimen stability guidelines, contaminated sample.
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