Test Code TRI Tricyclic (Qual)
Specimen Type
Blood
Preferred Collection Container
GRN-PSTAcceptable Collection Container
GRN-PST, SST, R-NoGel, G-NoGel
Collection Instructions
Routine venipuncture
Collection Volume
5 mL
Minimum Collection Volume
1 mL
Testing Volume
0.2 mL (200 ul)
Rejection Criteria
Inadequate labeling, improper collection, gross hemolysis
Specimen Storage and Stability
Separate serum and refrigerate.
Day(s) and Time(s) Performed
Monday through Friday, 24 hours
EPIC Code
LAB2451
Turn Around Time
Routine – 24 hours; Stat – 1 hour
Lab Department
Chemistry
Alias
Tricyclics; TCA;
Ordering Info
This test is included in Drug Screen, Plasma (SunQuest Code DSP). Testing performed at North Campus Laboratory only.