Synonyms
TCA, Tricyclic Antidepressant Eval
Specimen Type
Serum or Plasma
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics Chantilly
Lab Test Days
Tu, F
Standard TAT
3 days
Stat TAT
N/A
Collection Information
Specimen Required
6.0 ml blood Red (or green) top tube
Container Type
Red Top (No Additive)
Collection Instructions
Do not use gel barrier tube. Green top also acceptable. Tests for desipramine, Amitryp, Notrypt, Tricyclics, Doxepin, Nordoxepin & Imipramine
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Test Volume Required
3.0 ml (ref) serum or plasma
Minimum Test Volume
1.0 ml (ref) serum or plasma
Processing Instructions
Centrifuge & separate serum (or plasma) order Other-Quest test # 26125 - Tricyclic Antidepressant Eval" Complete Quest Req
Included Tests
Amitriptyline, Nortriptyline, Imipramine, Desipramine, Doxepin
CPT Codes
80337