Fluoxetine and Norfluoxetine, Serum/Plasma
| Abbrev Code: | FLUOX | ||
| Order Code: | LAB1221 | Order Name: | Fluoxetine and Norfluoxetine Level |
| Synonyms: | Prozac | ||
| Methodology: | Quantitative gas chromatography/Mass spectrometry (GC/MS) | ||
| CPT Codes: | 80332 x1, 80332 x1 | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Specimens are sent to the reference laboratory Sun-Sat; results are reported within 6-9 days. | ||
| Compliance: | Performed by a non-ARUP laboratory. |
||
Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Blood |
| Optimal Volume: | 6 mL |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | 2.6 mL |
| Container: | Red (no gel) Alternate Containers: Purple (EDTA) |
| Causes for Rejection: | Collected in a gel tube. |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Centrifuge and separate serum/plasma within 2 hours. Aliquot 3 mL, 1.2 mL minimum. Store in refrigerator.
Test is not performed at ARUP; separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship at refrigerated temperature. |
| Stability: | 2 weeks at room temperature or refrigerated; 9 months frozen. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (ARUP) |
| Referral Lab number: | 2014180 |
Click HERE to Report test errors or omissions.
*If no email program is associated with this computer, please contact:
[email protected] for TestID: 2932"