Testing Laboratory
Canterbury Health Laboratories Christchurch HospitalDepartment
Immunology
Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)
AMYA
Test Code (Numeric Code)
5165
Laboratory Handling
Phlebotomy
Serum
Transport
Ambient
Sample Stability
8 days at 2-8°C, frozen or below -25°C for up to 3 months if they are frozen within 24 hours after collection. Avoid repeated freezing/thawing. If specimens are likely to be received at Canterbury Health Laboratories within 8 days of being taken send with an ice pack, if any longer send frozen
Synonyms
Amyloid A
Turnaround Time
2 weeks
Between 1 and 2 weeks
Specimen Type
- Serum
Specimen Requirements
Tube/Container Type:
Preferred
- Plain (Red Top)
Acceptable
- Lithium Heparin - Non-gel (Green Cap)
- Lithium Heparin PST- Gel (Light Green Cap)
- SST II (Gold Cap)
Preferred Sample Volume (ml)
0.5
Minimum Sample Volume (ml)
0.25
Paediatric Specimen Requirements
Tube/Container Type:
Preferred
- Plain (Red Top)
Acceptable
- Lithium Heparin - Non-gel (Green Cap)
- Lithium Heparin PST- Gel (Light Green Cap)
- SST II (Gold Cap)
Preferred Sample Volume (ml)
0.5
Minimum Sample Volume (ml)
0.25
Last updated: 17/03/2026