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Testing Laboratory

Waitematā | Northshore Hospital

Department

Chemical Pathology

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

FLCK

Test Code (Numeric Code)

8765

Laboratory Handling

Registration

Labplus code: FLCY

Separating

Spin and store in NSH coolroom

Sample Stability

21 days

Turnaround Time

10 days

Specimen Type

  • Serum

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • SST II (Gold Cap)
Preferred if Waitākere
  • SST II (Gold Cap)
Acceptable
  • Plain (Red Top)
Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

4

Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

1

No of Samples Required

1

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • Plain(Microtainer)
Acceptable
  • SST(Microtainer)
Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

0.4

Last updated: 20/08/2026