Test Code 9179B

Test Name Fluoxetine and Metabolite Screen, Blood

Purpose
Exclusion Screen
Method(s)
Gas Chromatography (GC)
Suggested CPT Code(s)
80307
New York State Approval Status

Approved

Turnaround Time

4 days (If Positive: 8 days)

Test Includes
1 Fluoxetine Prozac® Gas Chromatography (GC) ng/mL 10 Antidepressant
2 Norfluoxetine Fluoxetine Metabolite Gas Chromatography (GC) ng/mL 10 Antidepressant

Reflex Tests
Test Code Test Name
5524B Fluoxetine and Metabolite Confirmation, Blood
Compliance Statement
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by NMS Labs. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.
Specimen Type
Blood
Requested Volume
4 mL
Minimum Volume
1.9 mL
Special Handling
None
Specimen Container
Gray top tube (Sodium Fluoride / Potassium Oxalate)

Additional Collection Instructions

Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Light Protection
Not Required
Rejection Criteria
None

Rejection criteria pertain to clinical specimen submissions only.

Stability
Room Temperature: 7 day(s)
Refrigerated: 14 day(s)
Frozen (-20 °C): 3 month(s)
1 Fluoxetine Prozac® Gas Chromatography (GC) ng/mL 10 Antidepressant
2 Norfluoxetine Fluoxetine Metabolite Gas Chromatography (GC) ng/mL 10 Antidepressant

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