Testing Laboratory
Auckland Te Toka Tumai | Auckland HospitalDepartment
Chemical Pathology
Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)
UNIC
Test Code (Numeric Code)
3604
Laboratory Handling
Phlebotomy
Non-acidified urine preferred. Acidified collect acceptable.
Laboratory
LabPLUS Trace Metals
Sample Stability
10 days at 2-8°C
Indefinite if frozen
Turnaround Time
2 weeks
Test performed on weekdays
Specimen Type
- 24hr Urine
- Urine
Specimen Requirements
Tube/Container Type:
Preferred
- 24hr Urine Container
Acceptable
- Acidified 24hr Urine Container
- BD Urine Tube (no additive)
Preferred Sample Volume (ml)
5
Paediatric Specimen Requirements
Tube/Container Type:
Preferred
- Specimen Container
Preferred Sample Volume (ml)
2
Additional Specimen Information
Non-acidified urine is preferred, but acidified is also acceptable.
A random urine collect is also suitable.
Last updated: 31/08/2026