Description
Status DS TCA is the tricyclic antidepressant member of the Status DS drugs-of-abuse line, a one-step immunoassay for the qualitative detection of tricyclic antidepressants and their metabolites in urine. The DS line reports results in as little as 5 minutes with a 97 to 99 percent correlation to GC/MS laboratory testing in the manufacturer's data.
- Five-Minute Turnaround – The one-step format returns a qualitative TCA result while the encounter is still open.
- GC/MS Correlation Data – LifeSign reports 97 to 99 percent correlation to GC/MS laboratory testing for the DS line.
- One-Step Procedure – No instrumentation or multi-stage handling stands between collection and result.
One-Step Urine TCA Screening for Clinical Settings
Tricyclic antidepressant screening shows up in emergency, behavioral health and medication-monitoring settings, usually with a decision attached to the answer. This cassette runs the DS line's one-step urine immunoassay for TCA and its metabolites, returning a qualitative result in as little as 5 minutes. The manufacturer reports a 97 to 99 percent correlation with GC/MS laboratory testing across the DS line, which is the reference the screen is judged against. Each box holds 35 tests for stocked program use. Positive screens follow the program's confirmatory pathway, as with any immunoassay screen.
Features and Benefits
Screening Performance
- Reference Correlation – Published DS line data correlates 97 to 99 percent with GC/MS, the laboratory reference method.
- Fast Qualitative Read – Results in as little as 5 minutes support same-encounter decisions.
Program Fit
- One-Step Handling – The single-step procedure keeps training simple for rotating staff.
- Urine Specimen – Standard urine collection fits existing screening program logistics.
Product Specifications
Test Details
- Analyte: Tricyclic antidepressants (TCA) and metabolites
- Specimen: Urine
- Result Time: As little as 5 minutes
- Method: One-step immunoassay, qualitative
Packaging
- Tests per Box: 35
- Packaging: Sold by the box, each
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Why Choose the Status DS TCA Test
Send-out TCA screening returns answers after the encounter that needed them has closed. This cassette answers in about five minutes with published GC/MS correlation behind the line. For programs screening on the spot, that speed is the difference.
- Answers Inside the Encounter – A five-minute qualitative result informs disposition, counseling or monitoring decisions the same visit.
- Reference-Backed Line – The DS line's 97 to 99 percent GC/MS correlation is published by the manufacturer.
- Simple Staff Workflow – One-step handling reduces training burden in programs with rotating personnel.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which drug class does it screen for?
It qualitatively detects tricyclic antidepressants and their metabolites in urine. It is a screening immunoassay in the Status DS line.
How accurate is the screen?
LifeSign reports a 97 to 99 percent correlation to GC/MS laboratory testing for the DS line. Positive screens are confirmed per program protocol.
How fast are results?
Results return in as little as 5 minutes. The procedure is a single step from collection to read.
What specimen does it use?
The test uses urine. Collection follows standard screening program practice.
How many tests does a box hold?
Each box holds 35 tests. Boxes are sold individually for program stocking.
