TCA Drug Test Strips

TCA Drug Test Strips

• TCA Drug Test Strips Are Accurate, and Easy to Use.
• Detects the Presence of Tricyclic Antidepressants in Urine
• Quick Results Within Five Minutes.
• Cutoff Level of 1000 Ng/Ml.
• This TCA Drug Test Strip Includes Internal Procedural Controls. If There’s a Sufficient Amount of Specimen and the Procedure Is Followed Properly, a Positive Result Will Show as a Colored Band in the Control Region.
• There Are No External Controls in This Kit. Further Testing May Be Required to Verify Positive Results.
• Forensic Use Only

TCA Drug Test Strips

Slash Medical’s TCA drug test strips are a convenient and easy-to-use tool for detecting the presence of tricyclic antidepressants in urine.  Each test has a stamped 99% accuracy rating and can be completed with minimal effort.

Urine drug test results are delivered within five minutes.  This is a typical test strip within workplace drug testing programs.

This is mainly due to the high potential for abuse among users of TCA.  Tricyclic Antidepressants are non-controlled drugs that medical professionals prescribe.

As a result, TCA’s are easily accessible where prescription medications are sold.

Why Test for Tricyclic Antidepressants?

Tricyclic Antidepressants are prescribed medications that are designed to treat clinical depression.  TCA’s were among the first antidepressants developed in the 1960s and have been effective in treatments since.

Generally, TCA’s arent initially addictive.  However prolonged use has often resulted in the user becoming more resistant to its effects.  Sadly dependency on the drug may occur.

Effects of prolonged TCA use may include blurred vision, drowsiness, and lightheadedness among other symptoms.  For those who are administering mandatory drug testing procedures, TCA and similar medications are often included in the initial drug test provided because of this.

Not all urine drug test kits are configured to detect the presence of TCA in urine, however, Slash Medical offers several options in the form of drug testing cups and drug test strips.

How to Use an TCA Drug Test

Slash Medical’s TCA Drug Test strips are simple and easy to use.  Because of their accuracy and ease of use, they’re a great solution for screening multiple individuals in a short period of time.  This test has become a standard in urine alcohol testing and one of the most accurate alcohol tests available today.  Before beginning, it is important to have a stopwatch, gloves, and a test container for the urine specimen.

• Remove the drug test from its sealed pouch and use it as soon as possible. For best results, perform the assay within an hour.
• Next, hold the strip by the end, where you can see the product name. To avoid contamination, do not touch the strip membrane.
• Then, holding the strip vertically, dip the test strip in the urine sample for at least 10-15 seconds. Do not immerse above the maximum line (MAX) on the test strip.
• After the drug test has finished, remove the strip from the specimen and place it on a non-absorbent flat surface. This would be the appropriate time to start the timer and wait for the colored band(s) to appear. The results can be read in 5 minutes. Do not interpret it after 10 minutes.