Testing Laboratory
Auckland Te Toka Tumai | Auckland HospitalDepartment
Diagnostic Genetics
Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)
LMH
Test Code (Numeric Code)
4723
Laboratory Handling
Sample Stability
Specimens should be received by LabPlus within 24 hour of collection and kept at room temperature (between 8 Degrees Celsius to 24 Degrees Celsius).
Associated Tests
Synonyms
NPM1
Turnaround Time
5 days
Specimen Type
- Whole Blood
Specimen Requirements
Tube/Container Type:
Preferred
- EDTA (Lavender Cap)
Preferred Sample Volume (ml)
12
Paediatric Specimen Requirements
Tube/Container Type:
Preferred
- EDTA (Lavender Cap)
Preferred Sample Volume (ml)
12
Additional Specimen Information
Please note that if a patient is part of a clinical trial, sample requirements may be different.
Outside the Auckland region, samples should be collected Monday to Wednesday.
Samples may be collected Monday to Thursday within the Auckland Region.
Samples must be treated as urgent. They should be registered and handed to molecular haematology immediately.
Last updated: 01/04/2026