Linezolid

Testing Laboratory

Canterbury Health Laboratories Christchurch Hospital

Department

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Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

LINZ

Test Code (Numeric Code)

8895

Synonyms

Linezolid, Serum

Specimen Type

• Serum

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Plain (Red Top)

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

4

Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

1

Collection instruction:
A steady state, trough (pre-dose) sample is generally accepted as most consistent for therapeutic drug monitoring of linezolid

Laboratory instruction:
Samples are centrifuged and aliquot serum.

Store samples at 2-8 C

Register with a dedicated lab number.

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