Testing Laboratory
Auckland Te Toka Tumai | Auckland HospitalDepartment
Haematology
Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)
HYSC
Test Code (Numeric Code)
1502
Laboratory Handling
Phlebotomy
Paediatrics: 2 x 500ul Paediatric EDTA Whole Blood. Please provide relevant clinical details on the request form including recent transfusion history.
Transport
Transport at ambient temperature (8-24°C).
Registration
Samples are labelled with suffix. Load on the 8100. If a printout of FBC results is received, send with sample.
Separating
EDTA - Do not spin.
Laboratory
LabPlus Special Haematology
Test Adds Requirement
Only available as test add by Special Haematology.
Sample Stability
Ideally within 24hrs. Stability studies have shown that samples 3 days old still show positive results.
Associated Tests
Synonyms
ATS
Turnaround Time
1 week
Specimen Type
- Whole Blood
Specimen Requirements
Tube/Container Type:
Preferred
- Please refer to Additional Information below
- EDTA (Lavender Cap)
Acceptable
- EDTA (Microtainer)
Preferred Sample Volume (ml)
4
Minimum Sample Volume (ml)
1
No of Samples Required
1
Paediatric Specimen Requirements
Tube/Container Type:
Preferred
- EDTA (Microtainer)
- Please refer to Additional Information below
Acceptable
- EDTA (Lavender Cap)
Preferred Sample Volume (ml)
1
Minimum Sample Volume (ml)
0.5
Additional Specimen Information
2x Microtainer EDTA preferred
Last updated: 26/08/2026