Testing Laboratory
Auckland Te Toka Tumai | Auckland HospitalDepartment
Chemical Pathology
Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)
TST6
Test Code (Numeric Code)
3076
Laboratory Handling
Phlebotomy
Adults: Casual urine. Paediatric: minimum 1 mL urine, 3 mL preferred.
Transport
On ice or ambient
Laboratory
LabPLUS Toxicology
Sample Stability
Stable for one weeks at 2-8°C
Synonyms
Concerta, Ritalin, Rubifen, Ritalinic Acid
Turnaround Time
2 days
Test not available outside normal working hours Monday to Friday.
Specimen Type
- Urine
Specimen Requirements
Tube/Container Type:
Preferred
- Specimen Container
Preferred Sample Volume (ml)
5
Paediatric Specimen Requirements
Tube/Container Type:
Preferred
- Specimen Container
Minimum Sample Volume (ml)
1
Additional Specimen Information
Patient Specimen: 5 mL urine
Paediatric Specimen: 1 mL urine
Sample Delivery to Labplus: On ice or ambient
Last updated: 27/08/2026