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Luvox (Fluvoxamine)

Test Code
LUV


Alias/See Also
Fluvoxamine, Blood

Quest Code
65661


CPT Codes
80299

Preferred Specimen
3 mL whole blood collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube


Minimum Volume
1.2 mL


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 14 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 6 months


Methodology
Gas Chromatography

Setup Schedule
Tuesday, Thursday a.m.


Report Available
5 days


Clinical Significance
Test is for Therapeutic Drug Monitoring. Fluvoxamine (Luvox) is a drug that has been approved by the FDA for the treatment of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders. It is a potent and selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor that has also shown effectiveness in treating depression and panic attacks. The FDA has initially approved its use for obsessive-compulsive disorders only. 


Performing Laboratory
National Medical Services
Willow Grove, PA



The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.