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Testing Laboratory

Auckland Te Toka Tumai | Auckland Hospital

Department

Chemical Pathology

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

TES

Test Code (Numeric Code)

3420

Laboratory Handling

Phlebotomy

If "androgens" or "androgen screen" is requested, a testosterone will be performed.

Registration

A Total Testosterone is analysed when Androgen Group is requested.

Sample Stability

-

Synonyms

Androgens

Turnaround Time

1 day

This test may be vetted by a pathologist. The clinical information for the test must be clearly written on the request form. If clinical information is not provided, or does not provide sufficient justification for the test, the test may be declined. Declined tests : If a test is declined, the specimen will be held for a reasonable period (usually 3 weeks but dependant on the stability of the sample). Medical practitioners seeking approval for a declined test should email the on-call Chemical Pathologist ( chemicalpathologist@adhb.govt.nz ) , giving the patient's name and NHI number and the clinical justification for the test. If unable to email, call the on-call Chemical Pathologist via Lablink (09-3078995) and identify yourself as a doctor. Test vetting policy

Specimen Type

  • Plasma
  • Serum

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • Lithium Heparin PST- Gel (Light Green Cap)
Acceptable
  • Heparin (Microtainer)
  • Lithium Heparin - Non-gel (Green Cap)
  • Lithium Heparin PST- Gel (Light Green Cap)
  • Plain (Red Top)
  • SST II (Gold Cap)
Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

4.5

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • Heparin (Microtainer)
Acceptable
  • Lithium Heparin - Non-gel (Green Cap)
  • Lithium Heparin PST- Gel (Light Green Cap)
  • Plain (Red Top)
  • SST II (Gold Cap)
Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

0.5

Additional Specimen Information

4.5 mL PST Blood (Preferred)
Micro-PST0.5 mL Paediatric Micro-PST Blood (Preferred)
Heparin5 mL Heparin Blood
Plain4 mL Plain Blood
SST5 mL Adult SST Blood
Microsample0.5 mL Paediatric Microsample Blood
Micro-heparin0.5 mL Paediatric Micro-heparin Blood

Last updated: 12/03/2026