| Laboratory: | Clinical Biochemistry |
| Test Name: |
FLUOXETINE - (S)
Test Code:
MISC
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| Clinical Information: |
To monitor therapy, collect trough specimen before the next dose is administered. Includes the metabolite Norfluoxetine.
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| Collection Devices: |
Preferred Device:
Do not use separator gel.
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| Specimen Required: |
Serum: 2.0 mL
Collect just prior to next dose.
Ambient: 3 days Refrigerated: 7 days Frozen: 180 days |
| Referral: |
Referred Out Location: In Common Lab - Test code: FLUOX
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| Requisition: | |
| Reference Values: |
In-Common Laboratories Reference Values
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| Availability: |
Within 1 Week
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| See Also: | |
| More Information: |
Aliquot in plastic send out vial and refrigerate. Send to In-Common Laboratories.
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