Testing Laboratory
Waikato Hospital LaboratoryDepartment
Immunology
Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)
IGDW
Test Code (Numeric Code)
5857
Laboratory Handling
Phlebotomy
Serum
Sample Stability
1 day at 20-25°C, 8 days at 4-8°C, 3 months at -20°C
Synonyms
IgD immunoglobulin
Turnaround Time
1 week
Specimen Type
- Serum
Specimen Requirements
Tube/Container Type:
Preferred
- SST II (Gold Cap)
Acceptable
- Plain (Red Top)
Preferred Sample Volume (ml)
0.3
Minimum Sample Volume (ml)
0.3
Paediatric Specimen Requirements
Tube/Container Type:
Preferred
- SST II (Gold Cap)
Acceptable
- Plain (Red Top)
Preferred Sample Volume (ml)
0.3
Minimum Sample Volume (ml)
0.3
Last updated: 17/03/2026