Test Code TCAC Tricylic Screen, Serum - Chabert only
Additional Codes
Epic EAP: LAB960
Epic Description: TRICYCLIC SCREEN, SERUM (CHABERT ONLY)
This code is for Chabert only. All other Ochsner sites order TCA (LAB600).
Specimen Type
Blood
Specimen Required
Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
---|---|---|---|
Preferred |
Green, Lithium Heparin with Inert Gel |
4.5 mL | 1.0 mL |
Preferred Micropuncture | Green Micro, Lithium Heparin with Inert Gel | 2 × 0.5 mL | 2 × 0.5 mL |
Instructions for Collection and Transport
Centrifuge specimen. Aliquot plasma into plastic tube. Transport refrigerated on ice packs. Refrigerate plasma if holding overnight.
Aliquot Requirements
Plasma
Optimum 3.0 mL
Minimum 0.25 mL
Performing Lab
Automated Chemistry Lab
Assay Frequency
24/7
Routine Turnaround Time
24 hours
CSR Storage Requirements
Centrifuge specimen. Aliquot plasma into plastic tube. Deliver to laboratory. Refrigerate plasma if holding overnight.
CPT Code Information
80307