Fluvoxamine, Serum and Plasma
Test Mnemonic
FLUVOX
CPT Codes
- 80332 / G0480 - QTY (1)
Aliases
- Luvox
Includes
- Fluvoxamine Quant, Serum or Plasma
Performing Laboratory
ARUP
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mL | Serum | No additive (Red) | Refrigerated | Do not use serum separator tubes. Separate serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection and transfer to standard aliquot tube. Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered. |
Alternate Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mL | Plasma | EDTA (Lavender) | Refrigerated | Do not use plasma separator tubes. Separate plasma from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection and transfer to standard aliquot tube. Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered. |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mL |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Ambient | Unacceptable |
| Refrigerated | 1 month |
| Frozen | 3 months |
Days Performed
Varies
Turnaround Time
9 - 12 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| High Performance Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC/MS/MS) |
Special Info
Separator tubes are unacceptable. This test is New York DOH approved.
Clinical Info
Reporting Limit: 10 ng/mL