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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
Transport Instructions:

Spin, Separate and Freeze plasma.

External Laboratory:
Alfred Hospital
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Pathology Handbook

Test & Collection Guide

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