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Fluoxetine and Metabolite, Serum/Plasma
Test ID: FLUOX
Test
Aliases/Synonyms
Method
HPLC
Report Includes
Fluoxetine; Norfluoxetine
Specimens
Avoid gel separator tubes; Serum; Plasma (Heparin)
Test Version
6-Sep-2023
Specimen
Specimens
Avoid gel separator tubes; Serum; Plasma (Heparin)
Collection Containers
Preferred
Green top (Li Heparin); Green top (Na heparin)
Acceptable
Red Top (no additive)
Sample Volume
1 mL
Specimen Comment
Avoid gel separator tubes.
Collection & Handling
Collection Instructions
Submit trough specimen (i.e. collected within 1 hour prior to next dose.)
Handling Information
Store and send frozen
Stability
| Ambient | 72 hours |
|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 7 days |
| Frozen | 180 days |
Test Version
6-Sep-2023
Performance / Interpretation
Method
HPLC
Turnaround Time
12 days
Results
| Name | Units | Reference Range | Conversion Factor | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fluoxetine | nmol/L |
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| Norfluoxetine | nmol/L |
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Test Version
6-Sep-2023
Interface / Setup
HL7 Interface Codes
| Order Code | Result Codes | Units |
|---|---|---|
| FLUOX | 2943Norfluoxetine | nmol/L |
| 29442Fluoxetine | nmol/L |
Test Version
6-Sep-2023