Eurofins Biomnis code

FLUOX

Synonyms

• Norfluoxetin
• Prozac®

Specialty

Analytical Chemistry

Clinical significance

A selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitor antidepressant drug with no cardiac toxicity or antimuscarinic side effects. At least as effective as imipramine. Test useful for monitoring treatment, establishing the correct dose and detecting evidence of toxicity.

Preanalytics

• 2 mL :
• Serum (do not use tubes with separator gel)
•   FROZEN
• Freezing within 4 hours

• A tube specifically for this analysis : Yes

Further information

Enclose the specific clinical information form (R13-INTGB : Medication quantification)
1 individual aliquot for this analysis.
Always draw blood at the same time before another administration
The following examinations can be performed on the same sample: Citalopram; Duloxetine; Fluoxetine; Fluvoxamaine; Mirtazapine; Paroxetine; Sertraline; Venlaflaxine.

Documents to download

• Specific clinical information form (R13-INTGB)

Methodology

Liquid chromatography / Tandem mass spectrometry (LC-TMS/MS)

Turnaround time

7 days