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Laboratory: Clinical Biochemistry
Test Name:
FLUOXETINE - (P)
Test Code: MISC
Clinical Information:
To monitor therapy, collect trough specimen before the next dose is administered.  Includes the metabolite Norfluoxetine.
Collection Devices:
Do not use separator gel.
Specimen Required:


Plasma: 2.0 mL

Serum collected without gel is also acceptable.


Collect just prior to next dose.


Specimen Stability:

Ambient: 3 days

Refrigerated: 7 days

Frozen: 180 days

Referral:

Referred Out Location: In Common Lab - Test code: FLUOX
Requisition:
Reference Values:
Availability:
Within 1 Week
See Also:
More Information:
Aliquot in plastic send out vial and refrigerate. Send to In-Common Laboratories.