Testing Laboratory
New Zealand Blood Service Reference Lab AucklandDepartment
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Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)
DONL
Test Code (Numeric Code)
8217
Laboratory Handling
Phlebotomy
Collect and store at 37’C
Registration
Photocopy the request form and send with the computer generated form to NZBS
Sample Stability
7 days
Synonyms
Donath Lans teiner Test
Turnaround Time
2 days
Specimen Type
- Whole Blood
Specimen Requirements
Tube/Container Type:
Preferred
- EDTA (Lavender Cap)
Paediatric Specimen Requirements
Tube/Container Type:
Preferred
- EDTA (Lavender Cap)
Pre-testing Requirements
1. Get a heat pad from phleb outpatient room
2. Activate the heat pad. Promptly placing it upright and long ways along with side wall of the flask
3. Place the inner lid and outer lid on the flask and seal tightly
4. Record the heat pad activation time on request form
5. Pre-heat the sample tubes before collection
6. Send samples in flask to the lab via Lamson or hand delivery within 30 mins after collection
Last updated: 24/02/2026