Ordering Recommendation

Optimize drug therapy and monitor patient adherence.

New York DOH Approval Status

This test is New York state approved.

Specimen Required

Patient Preparation
Collect

Plain Red, Lavender (EDTA), or Pink (K2EDTA).

Specimen Preparation

Separate from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 3 mL serum or plasma to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 1.2 mL)
Test is not performed at ARUP; separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered.

Storage/Transport Temperature

Refrigerated. Also acceptable: Room temperature or frozen.

Unacceptable Conditions

Separator tubes.

Remarks
Stability

Ambient: 2 weeks; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: 9 months

Methodology

Quantitative Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry

Performed

Varies

Reported

5-8 days

Reference Interval

Interpretive Data



Compliance Category

Performed by non-ARUP Laboratory

Note

Hotline History

N/A

CPT Codes

80332 (Alt code: G0480)

Components

Component Test Code* Component Chart Name LOINC
2014181 Fluoxetine, Serum/Plasma 3644-2
2014182 Norfluoxetine, Serum/Plasma 3868-7
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Aliases

  • Norfluoxetine
  • Prozac
  • Sarafem
Fluoxetine and Metabolite Quantitative, Serum or Plasma

National Medical Services (NMS)