Paraquat Spot Test (Urine)

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Testing Laboratory

Auckland Te Toka Tumai | Auckland Hospital

Department

Chemical Pathology

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

UPAQ

Test Code (Numeric Code)

0947

Laboratory Handling

Transport

Urgent - hand deliver to Toxicology within working hours.

Laboratory

LabPLUS Toxicology

Sample Stability

Stable at 4°C

Synonyms

Methylviologen, methyl viologen

Turnaround Time

4 hours

Urine paraquat screen is available Mon - Fri 0800 - 1630. If required outside of these hours approval will be required from the on-call Chemical Pathologist.

Specimen Type

  • Urine

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • Specimen Container
Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

5

Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

2

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • Specimen Container
Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

2

Last updated: 12/08/2026