Test Overview
Method
High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)
Result Included
Fluoxetine; Norfluoxetine
Aliases/Synonyms
Prozac
Specimen
Specimen Type
Avoid gel separator tubes
Serum
Plasma (Heparin)
Containers
Preferred Containers
Green top (Li Heparin); Green top (Na heparin)
Acceptable Containers
Red Top (no additive)
Volume
Sample Volume
1.0 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 | Refrigerated | Frozen |
|---|---|---|
| 72 hours | 7 days | 180 days |
Performance & Interpretation
Turnaround Time
12 days
Results
Name
Units
Reference Range
Conversion
-
Fluoxetine + Norfluoxetinenmol/L388 – 1695
Referral Location
Canada
Interface & Setup
HL7 Interface Codes
| Order Code | Result Name | Result Codes | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| FLUOX | Norfluoxetine | 2943 | nmol/L |
| Fluoxetine | 29442 | nmol/L | |
| Fluoxetine + Norfluoxetine | 66340 | nmol/L |
Test Version
Last Updated
2026-07-22