{"product_id":"tricyclic-antidepressants-tca-drug-test-card-1-000-ng-ml-abbott-dtc-114-25-box","title":"Tricyclic Antidepressants (TCA) Drug Test Card  1,000 ng\/mL |  Abbott  DTC-114  25\/Box","description":"\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow the Test Works\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTricyclic Antidepressants (TCA) Drug Test Card\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e uses a lateral flow chromatographic immunoassay to detect \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNortriptyline\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and other tricyclic antidepressants in human urine. Simply dip the absorbent end of the test card into the urine specimen for the recommended time, then place it on a clean, flat surface while the reaction develops. Results are typically available within \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5 minutes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis test provides a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003equalitative preliminary analytical result\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e only. Any preliminary positive result should be confirmed using a laboratory confirmation method such as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGas Chromatography\/Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePackage Contents\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e25 × Individually sealed Tricyclic Antidepressants (TCA) Drug Test Cards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstructions for Use (IFU)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTricyclic Antidepressants (TCA)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetection Cutoff\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1,000 ng\/mL (Urine)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat are Tricyclic Antidepressants (TCA)?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTricyclic Antidepressants (TCAs) are a class of prescription medications primarily used to treat \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003edepression\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and certain \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003echronic pain disorders\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. They work by increasing the levels of neurotransmitters such as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eserotonin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003enorepinephrine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in the brain, helping improve mood and relieve pain. Although newer antidepressants are more commonly prescribed today, TCAs continue to be used for several medical conditions because of their proven effectiveness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTricyclic Antidepressants (TCA) Drug Test Card\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is designed to detect \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNortriptyline\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and other tricyclic antidepressants in human urine at a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1,000 ng\/mL screening cutoff\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, providing fast and reliable preliminary screening results for workplace, clinical, toxicology, and home drug testing programs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMedical Uses of Tricyclic Antidepressants\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTricyclic antidepressants are prescribed for a variety of medical conditions under the supervision of a healthcare professional. In addition to treating depression, they are commonly used to:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTreat major depressive disorder\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManage chronic nerve pain (neuropathic pain)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrevent migraine headaches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTreat certain anxiety disorders\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHelp manage fibromyalgia symptoms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTreat nocturnal enuresis (bedwetting) in selected pediatric patients\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImprove sleep in certain chronic pain conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon tricyclic antidepressants include:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNortriptyline (Pamelor®)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmitriptyline (Elavil®)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImipramine (Tofranil®)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClomipramine (Anafranil®)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesipramine (Norpramin®)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDoxepin (Silenor®)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause TCAs may cause significant side effects, they should only be taken as prescribed and under medical supervision\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTricyclic Antidepressant Misuse and Overdose\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike many drugs of abuse, tricyclic antidepressants are \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003enot commonly taken for recreational purposes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. However, misuse may occur through taking larger doses than prescribed or using the medication without medical supervision. Because TCAs can affect the heart and central nervous system, overdose can be a serious medical emergency.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePotential risks of misuse or overdose include:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcessive drowsiness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConfusion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlurred vision\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDry mouth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRapid heartbeat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLow blood pressure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeizures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCardiac arrhythmias\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComa in severe overdose cases\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor these reasons, TCA screening is commonly performed in emergency departments, poison control investigations, toxicology laboratories, healthcare facilities, and forensic investigations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Effects\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImproved mood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReduced depression symptoms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePain relief\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrowsiness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDry mouth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlurred vision\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConstipation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDizziness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Brand Names\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePamelor® (Nortriptyline)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElavil® (Amitriptyline)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTofranil® (Imipramine)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnafranil® (Clomipramine)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNorpramin® (Desipramine)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSilenor® (Doxepin)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetection Window\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTricyclic antidepressants are typically detectable in urine for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2–7 days\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e after use. Detection times may vary depending on the specific medication, dosage, frequency of use, metabolism, and overall health.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConclusion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTricyclic Antidepressants (TCA) Drug Test Card\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e provides a fast, accurate, and convenient solution for detecting \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNortriptyline and other tricyclic antidepressants\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in human urine. Featuring a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1,000 ng\/mL screening cutoff\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a simple dip-and-read procedure, and results available in approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5 minutes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, it is ideal for workplace drug screening, healthcare facilities, emergency departments, toxicology laboratories, and home testing. Each test card is individually packaged for single-use convenience and delivers reliable preliminary screening results without requiring specialized laboratory equipment. As with all rapid immunoassay drug screening devices, any \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003epreliminary positive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e result should be confirmed using \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGas Chromatography\/Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e before clinical, legal, or employment decisions are made.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Abbott","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49562186678427,"sku":"DTC-114","price":48.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0778\/8983\/1067\/files\/DTC-114Hero.png?v=1789734434","url":"https:\/\/drugteststrips.com\/products\/tricyclic-antidepressants-tca-drug-test-card-1-000-ng-ml-abbott-dtc-114-25-box","provider":"DrugTestStrips.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}