Casts

Testing Laboratories

Waitematā | Northshore Hospital
Waitematā | Waitakere Hospital

Department

Microbiology

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

CAST

Test Code (Numeric Code)

2565

Laboratory Handling

Registration

Always register with MU or CU or U

Sample Stability

7 days

Synonyms

Casts (Urine)

Turnaround Time

1 hour

Specimen Type

  • Urine

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • BD Urine Tube (no additive)

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • BD Urine Tube (no additive)
Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

5

Last updated: 21/02/2026