Tricyclic antidepressants, serum

Test Code

TRICYCLICS

Alias/See Also

TCA
Chemistry

Preferred Specimen

Plain red top tube (No gel)

Transport Temperature

Refrigerate

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 24 hours
Refrigerated (2-8°C): 4 weeks
Frozen (-20°C or colder): > 1 year

Methodology
EIA (qualitative)

Setup Schedule

Daily

Reference Range

None detected

Clinical Significance

Amitriptyline, imipramine, and related compounds are tricyclics that are widely used for the treatment of depression. The most frequent side effects associated with the use of tricyclics include dry mouth, constipation, dizziness, palpitations, and urinary retention. Acute toxicity due to tricyclics may lead to coma, cardiac arrhythmia, respiratory depression, and death.

Performing Laboratory
Test performed in these BACL Chemistry Labs
Contact: Jonathan Dryjowicz-Burek, West Roxbury 857-203-5973
Alternate contact Diane Robert BR 774-826-2294

Last Updated: April 10, 2019

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