Flucloxacillin, Oral or IV Level (Blood) Test

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Alternate Names	Flucloxacillin Level, Flucloxacillin Level Post Dose, Flucloxacillin Level Pre Dose
Test Code	FLUCL, FLUCL0, FLUCLP
Testing Laboratory	Referred Laboratory
Specimen Type	Blood
Container Type	4 mL EDTA (Purple Top)
Medicare Rebate	Yes
Out of Pocket Costs	None
Ordering Information	This test can only be performed at the following hospital-associated collection centres: Austin Hospital Heidelberg Repatriation Mercy Hospital Mildura Shepparton Swan Hill Echuca
Collection Instructions	LABORATORY BASED COLLECTION ONLY. Record exact collection time and time of last dose. This sample is required to be separated and frozen within 3 hours of collection.
Transport Instructions	Transport on ice Send to the laboratory as soon as possible
Storage Instructions	Store refrigerated at 4°C
Testing Frequency	Monday - Friday
Min Test Volume	250uL
Add On Test Suitability	Add ons for this test cannot be performed.

Container ID

ES, EL, EP, EW, EWP

CSR Instructions

Centrifuge, aliquot, and freeze within 3 hours of collection.

Instructions for: Metropolitan & Regional Specimen Receptions

Instructions for: Regional Specimen Receptions

Instructions for: Heidelberg Specimen Reception

Laboratory Instructions

None

External Laboratory

Clinical Pharmacology & Toxicology, SydPath

Accredited Test

Yes

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