Dialysis Fluid (Water)

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Testing Laboratory

Auckland Te Toka Tumai | Auckland Hospital

Department

Chemical Pathology

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

DUAW

Test Code (Numeric Code)

2778

Laboratory Handling

Separating

Give pre and post samples separate laboratory numbers

Laboratory

LabPLUS Trace Metals

Sample Stability

1 month at 2-8°C

Synonyms

Water Samples

Turnaround Time

2 weeks

Performed weekly

Specimen Type

  • Water

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • Please refer to Additional Information below
Acceptable
  • Please refer to Additional Information below
Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

60

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • Please refer to Additional Information below

Pre-testing Requirements

The samples should be collected into 60 mL containers after running the tap for approximately 1 minute to flush the system. There is usually a pre softener and a post softener sample.

Additional Specimen Information

This laboratory's IANZ accreditation does not apply to the measurement of non-human samples

Last updated: 27/08/2026