Testing Laboratories
Waitematā | Northshore HospitalWaitematā | Waitakere Hospital
Department
Chemical Pathology
Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)
ONA
Test Code (Numeric Code)
0502
Laboratory Handling
Sample Stability
24 hours
Synonyms
Sodium- Aspirate
Turnaround Time
3 hours
Specimen Type
- Fluid Other
Specimen Requirements
Tube/Container Type:
Preferred
- Specimen Container
Acceptable
- Specimen Container
Minimum Sample Volume (ml)
3
Paediatric Specimen Requirements
Tube/Container Type:
Preferred
- Specimen Container
Acceptable
- Specimen Container
Last updated: 19/12/2025