Testing Laboratory
Auckland Te Toka Tumai | Auckland HospitalDepartment
Chemical Pathology
Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)
SWET / RSWT (referred)
Test Code (Numeric Code)
0464
Laboratory Handling
Phlebotomy
Contact the laboratory to make an appointment for your patient - 09-3074949 ext 22020
Laboratory
LabPLUS Trace Metals
Sample Stability
International recommendations suggest Macroduct samples are stable for 72 hours after collection if stored at 4°C.
Synonyms
Sweat Test, sweat chloride, cystic fibrosis
Turnaround Time
1 week
Analysed every Thursday
Specimen Type
- Sweat
Specimen Requirements
Tube/Container Type:
Preferred
- Please refer to Additional Information below
Preferred Sample Volume (ml)
0.085
Paediatric Specimen Requirements
Tube/Container Type:
Preferred
- Please refer to Additional Information below
Acceptable
- Please refer to Additional Information below
Pre-testing Requirements
As per instructions issued when an appointment is made
Additional Specimen Information
Sweat analysis is normally performed on a Thursday. Sweat guidelines recommend samples should be analysed within 72 hours of collection. Therefore when collection occurs outside of Auckland, there may be a narrow window to collect the sample and send it in time for analysis.
Last updated: 31/08/2026