Testing Laboratory
New Zealand Blood Service Reference Lab AucklandDepartment
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Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)
B27
Test Code (Numeric Code)
7771
Laboratory Handling
Phlebotomy
Clinical details and patient race should be indicated on the form
Registration
Send with a copy of the form
Sample Stability
5 days
Synonyms
HLA B27
Turnaround Time
2 weeks
Specimen Type
- Whole Blood
Specimen Requirements
Tube/Container Type:
Preferred
- CPD (Yellow Top Tube)
Preferred Sample Volume (ml)
9
Paediatric Specimen Requirements
Tube/Container Type:
Preferred
- CPD (Yellow Top Tube)
Last updated: 18/06/2026