Testing Laboratory
Auckland Te Toka Tumai | Auckland HospitalDepartment
Haematology
Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)
CMSC
Test Code (Numeric Code)
1850
Laboratory Handling
Phlebotomy
Collect 1 x 2.7ml Citrate (Blue Cap) or 2 x 1.8ml Citrate (Light Blue Cap).
Registration
Please register test code CMSC.
Sample Stability
| Ambient (8 - 24°C) | 4-hours |
| -20°C | 2-weeks |
Synonyms
FVIII chromogenic assay
Emicizumab
Turnaround Time
2 weeks
Turnaround time within 2-weeks unless URGENT.
All requests require prior approval from Haematologists.
Specimen Type
- Whole Blood
Specimen Requirements
Tube/Container Type:
Preferred
- Please refer to Additional Information below
- Citrate (Blue Cap)
Acceptable
- Please refer to Additional Information below
- Citrate (Light Blue Cap)
Minimum Sample Volume (ml)
2.7
No of Samples Required
1
Paediatric Specimen Requirements
Tube/Container Type:
Preferred
- Please refer to Additional Information below
- Citrate (Blue Cap)
Preferred Sample Volume (ml)
2.7
Pre-testing Requirements
Test request must be referred via a Haematologist or the Haemophilia Centre.
Additional Specimen Information
Collect 1 x 2.7ml Citrate (Blue Cap) or 2 x 1.8ml Citrate (Light Blue Cap).
Last updated: 26/08/2026