Lactate by Nova Statstrip (POCT)

Testing Laboratories

Waitematā | Northshore Hospital
Waitematā | Waitakere Hospital

Department

Point of Care

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

POCX

Test Code (Numeric Code)

0000

Laboratory Handling

Phlebotomy

Fresh capillary whole blood. Only fresh whole blood with no preservative

Sample Stability

7 days

Synonyms

Fetal scalp lactate

Turnaround Time

1 minute

Specimen Type

  • Whole Blood

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • Blood Gas Syringe

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • Blood Gas Syringe

Last updated: 16/03/2026