Testing Laboratories
Waitematā | Northshore HospitalWaitematā | Waitakere Hospital
Department
Chemical Pathology
Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)
OLAC
Test Code (Numeric Code)
0566
Laboratory Handling
Transport
Send to the lab immediately
Laboratory
Assay urgently.
Sample Stability
30 mins
Synonyms
Lactate
Turnaround Time
2 hours
Specimen Type
- Aspirate
- CSF
- Fluid Other
- Pleural Fluid
Specimen Requirements
Tube/Container Type:
Preferred
- Specimen Container
No of Samples Required
1
Paediatric Specimen Requirements
Tube/Container Type:
Preferred
- Specimen Container
Last updated: 15/06/2026