Testing Laboratories
Waitematā | Northshore HospitalWaitematā | Waitakere Hospital
Department
Microbiology
Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)
JASP
Test Code (Numeric Code)
2651
Laboratory Handling
Registration
Give to Microbiology with a copy of the form.
Sample Stability
7 days
Synonyms
Joint Aspirate
Turnaround Time
7 days
Specimen Type
- Aspirate
Specimen Requirements
Tube/Container Type:
Preferred
- Specimen Container
- Syringe
Paediatric Specimen Requirements
Tube/Container Type:
Preferred
- Specimen Container
- Syringe
Additional Specimen Information
Joint Aspirate
Last updated: 21/02/2026