Tumour Lysis Screen

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Testing Laboratories

Waitematā | Northshore Hospital
Waitematā | Waitakere Hospital

Department

Haematology, Chemical Pathology

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

TLS, LF, FBC

Test Code (Numeric Code)

4433

Laboratory Handling

Sample Stability

12 hours

Associated Tests

Turnaround Time

2 hours

Specimen Type

  • Plasma
  • Whole Blood

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • EDTA (Lavender Cap)
  • Lithium Heparin - Non-gel (Green Cap)
Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

4

Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

1

No of Samples Required

2

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • EDTA (Microtainer)
  • Heparin (Microtainer)
Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

0.5

Additional Specimen Information

Please collect:
Heparin (Green) AND EDTA (Purple)

Last updated: 18/06/2026