TCA (Tricyclic Antidepressants) are commonly used for the treatment of depressive disorders. TCA overdoses can result in profound CNS depression, cardiotoxicity and anticholinergic effects. TCA overdose is the most common cause of death from prescription drugs. TCAs are taken orally or sometimes by injection. TCAs are metabolized in the liverThe Propoxyphene contained within the TCA Rapid Test Panel yields a positive result when the TCA concentration exceeds 1000ng/ml.

 

【DIRECTIONS FOR USE】

Test device (in closed pouches), samples, and controls should be brought to room temperature (15-30°C) prior to testing. Do not open pouches until ready to perform the assay.

Remove the test device from its protective pouch and label the device with patient’s identification or control label.

FOR SURFACES

1. Wipe with the panel over the surface in which the drugs are expected.

2. Take off the cap of supplied tube;

3. Fill all buffers from the supplied tube of buffer into the protection cover.

4. Insert the Multi Test slowly and carefully into the protection cover with buffer

5. Wait for lines to appear on the membrane and read the results after 5 minutes and do not interpret the result after 10 minutes.

 

FOR SOLIDS

1. Open the tube and put the solid in to the buffer.

2. Close the tube with dropper and cap. Shake it a short time. Wait for 30 sec.

3. Take off the cap of supplied tube;

4. Fill all buffers with dissolved substances into the protection cover.

5. Insert the Multi Test slowly and carefully into the protection cover with buffer.

6. Wait for lines to appear on the membrane and read the results after 5 minutes and do not interpret the result after 10 minutes.

 

 

 

Cat. No.	Product Description	Specimen	Format	Kit Size	Cut-Off	Status
DTC-X14	Tricyclic Antidepressants (TCA) Rapid Test Panel	Powder	Panel	25 T	1000 ng/mL	CE