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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 |  |
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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 |
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