POCT Haemoglobin by HemoCue( POCT )

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Testing Laboratory

North Shore and Waitakere Hospital Theatres

Department

Point of Care

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

POCX

Test Code (Numeric Code)

4052

Laboratory Handling

Registration

Autoregistered

Synonyms

NA

Turnaround Time

2 minutes

Specimen Type

  • Whole Blood

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • Please refer to Additional Information below
Acceptable
  • Lithium Heparin - Non-gel (Green Cap)
Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

0.06

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • Please refer to Additional Information below
Acceptable
  • Lithium Heparin - Non-gel (Green Cap)

Pre-testing Requirements

wash collection site/hands, do not collect from the Thumb, index or little finger, fresh capillary sample collected into the sampler

Additional Specimen Information

fresh whole blood capillary sample ( finger prick), wipe away first drop

Last updated: 16/03/2026