Testing Laboratory
New Zealand Blood Service Reference Lab AucklandDepartment
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Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)
DR4
Test Code (Numeric Code)
7836
Laboratory Handling
Phlebotomy
Full clinical particulars and patient's race must be indicated on request form
Registration
Photocopy the request form and send with the computer generated form to NZBS
Sample Stability
5 days
Synonyms
DR4 (Class 2)
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: 24/02/2026