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Testing Laboratories

Waitematā | Northshore Hospital
Waitematā | Waitakere Hospital

Department

Haematology, Chemical Pathology

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

GPH and FBC

Test Code (Numeric Code)

0400.1000

Laboratory Handling

Sample Stability

12 hours

Associated Tests

Synonyms

PET screen
Gestational Proteinuria and Hypertension Screen

Turnaround Time

2 hours

Specimen Type

  • Plasma
  • Serum
  • Whole Blood

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • EDTA (Lavender Cap)
  • Lithium Heparin - Non-gel (Green Cap)
Acceptable
  • EDTA (Lavender Cap)
  • Plain (Red Top)
  • SST II (Gold Cap)
Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

8

Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

2

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • EDTA (Lavender Cap)
  • Lithium Heparin PST- Gel (Light Green Cap)
Acceptable
  • EDTA (Lavender Cap)
  • Plain (Red Top)
  • SST II (Gold Cap)
Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

1

Last updated: 19/12/2025