Testing Laboratory
New Zealand Blood Service Reference Lab AucklandDepartment
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Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)
TTYP
Test Code (Numeric Code)
7770
Laboratory Handling
Registration
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Sample Stability
48 hours
Synonyms
Tissue Typing Solid Organ Recipient Testing
Tissue Typing Solid Organ Donor Testing
Haematopoietic Cell
Turnaround Time
2 weeks
Specimen Type
- Whole Blood
Specimen Requirements
Tube/Container Type:
Preferred
- CPD (Yellow Top Tube)
- EDTA (Lavender Cap)
- Plain (Red Top)
Paediatric Specimen Requirements
Tube/Container Type:
Preferred
- CPD (Yellow Top Tube)
- EDTA (Lavender Cap)
- Plain (Red Top)
Additional Specimen Information
4x CPD (Yellow) and
1x 10 mL Plain (Red) and
1x EDTA (Purple)
Last updated: 24/02/2026