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Tricyclic Antidepressants, Plasma

Message
Included in Serum Drug Screen (SDS)
Performed in the Chemistry laboratory x5820
10.2018


Test Code
TCA


Alias/See Also
Tricyclic Amines
SDS


CPT Codes
80101

Preferred Specimen
Plasma from a green top (PST) tube


Minimum Volume
1 mL


Transport Container
Green Top (PST) tube


Transport Temperature
Room temperature


Specimen Stability
2 - 8 oC: 7 days


Methodology
Enzyme Immunoassay

Setup Schedule
This assay is performed 24 hours per day, 7 days per week


Limitations
The assay does not quantitate the amount of drug present


Reference Range
None Detected


Clinical Significance
This test is used to monitor compliance, assess clinical effectiveness, or determine toxicity.
Cutoff concentration: ≥ 300 ng/mL




The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.