Testing Laboratory
Auckland Te Toka Tumai | Auckland HospitalDepartment
Chemical Pathology
Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)
UFIX
Test Code (Numeric Code)
7307
Laboratory Handling
Phlebotomy
Urine
Transport
Ambient (8-24°C)
Separating
Prepare one urine aliquot and label it with the barcode (UC suffix needed) for total protein and albumin to be run on the Cobas. Place the original urine container, labelled with the same barcode (UC suffix needed), into the Immunochemistry rack for processing.
Laboratory
LabPlus Immunochemistry
Test Adds Requirement
Band quantitation can be added within 2 weeks.
Sample Stability
2-8°C for two weeks
Associated Tests
Synonyms
BJP, Bence Jones Proteins, Urine protein immunofixation
Turnaround Time
5 days
Additional 3 days if band quantitation is needed
Specimen Type
- Urine
Specimen Requirements
Tube/Container Type:
Preferred
- Specimen Container
Acceptable
- 24hr Urine Container
- BD Urine Tube (no additive)
Preferred Sample Volume (ml)
20
Minimum Sample Volume (ml)
10
Paediatric Specimen Requirements
Tube/Container Type:
Preferred
- Specimen Container
Acceptable
- BD Urine Tube (no additive)
Preferred Sample Volume (ml)
20
Minimum Sample Volume (ml)
10
Pre-testing Requirements
Total protein, Albumin and creatinine results.
Last updated: 13/05/2026