FLUOXETINE, SERUM (PROZAC)

Reporting Title: Fluoxetine, S

High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) with

Ultraviolet Detection

Includes the pharmacologically active metabolite, norfluoxetine, which is also quantitated and reported.

 

Test Performed At:

 

 

Mayo Medical Laboratories   #80228

 

Specimen Required:

 

 

Collect 8.0 –10.0 mL (minimum 4.5 mL) of whole blood in a plain, red-top tube(s).  (SERUM GEL TUBE IS NOT ACCEPTABLE.)

 

Laboratory Notes:

 

 

Spin down and send 5.0 mL (minimum 2.1 mL) of serum refrigerated.

 

Reference Values:

 

 

Fluoxetine + norfluoxetine: 200-1,100 ng/mL

 

Day(s) Test Set Up:

 

 

Monday;  11:00 a.m.

 

Cut-Off Time:

 

 

 

 

Turn Around Time:

 

 

3-10 days

 

CPT Code:

 

 

80299

 

Care Manager Order Name:

 

 

Fluoxetine (Prozac) Serum ONCE RTN

 

KIDDOS Order Name:

 

 

Fluoxetine Level

 

Cerner Order Name:

 

 

Fluoxetine S

 

Last Updated 12/08