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PLEASE NOTE: Recent changes have been made to this Test


 Recent changes for Linezolid

Recent changes for Linezolid

Date
Field
Changed From
Changed To
14th July 2022
Volume (Adults)

2 mL

3 mL

Minimum/Paediatric Volume

3 mL

Optional Container Type

Lithium heparin no gel

Collection & Request Instructions

Deliver to laboratory ASAP.

A separate unopened specimen is required for this test.

Processing Instructions

Spin, separate and freeze plasma.

External Laboratory

Sydpath Pathology, St Vincent's Hospital NSW

Alfred Hospital

External Transport Instructions

Send at 4 C.

Frequency

As required

Weekly

Method

Results: Clinical Pharmacology on 02 8382 9184.

Linezolid

Ordering information:

Collect sample 30 to 60 mins pre dose

Alternate names:
Linevox, Zyvox
Laboratory:
Referred Test
Specimen types:
Blood
Container types:
EDTA
Lithium heparin no gel		EDTA
Collection Instructions:

A separate unopened specimen is required for this test.

Minimum Adult Volume:
3 mL
Paediatric Minimum Volume:
3 mL
Frequency:
Weekly
Reference Interval:

Suggested Therapeutic Targets:

Empiric therapy:  Trough  2-7 mg/L

Directed therapy: Trough 4 x MIC

Toxic Range:       >7 mg/L

Measure trough levls at least 48-hours following initiation or dose change of linezolid

Laboratory Use Only

  

 

If EMR is not available, Pathology results are available from Auscare.  If you do not have an Auscare login,please complete attached form. https://pathology.easternhealth.org.au/handbook/downloads/Auscare%20access.pdf

Instruction on how to use Auscare - https://pathology.easternhealth.org.au/handbook/downloads/Auscare%20instructions.pdf

SPECIMEN COLLECTION MODULE (SCM) FAQs - CLICK HERE

CLICK HERE for a consent form to perform tests not covered by Medicare

TURN AROUND TIMES - When will my result be available?

CLICK HERE for Minimum Labelling Requirements

CLICK HERE for a printable Pathology request form

CLICK HERE for a Log sheet for recording Pathology results

"THE ART OF CCCCOLLECTION"

PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR THE PREFERRED ORDER OF DRAW