Linezolid (Blood)

Referring Laboratory

SENDAWAYS - Chromatography

Testing Laboratory

Canterbury Health Laboratories Christchurch Hospital

Department

Chemical Pathology

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

LINE

Test Code (Numeric Code)

4426

Specimen Type

• Serum

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Plain (Red Top)

Acceptable

• Plain(Microtainer)

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

4

The suggested sampling strategy is an immediate pre-dose trough collect. For some patients, a two-hour post-dose collect is also warranted.

Only requests from (or endorsed by) Infectious Disease or Respiratory Medicine specialists will be processed.

Laboratory notes:
Sample: 4mL plain (non-gel) tube. Gel containing tubes are NOT acceptable for this assay.
Sample can be collected ambient (8-24°C). After separation, aliquot 1-2mL serum, it is stable at 2-8°C for up to a week. Transport at 2-8°C.

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