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
Send with original copy of request form
Sample Stability
5 days
Synonyms
VXM (Donor)
Turnaround Time
7 days
Specimen Type
- Whole Blood
Specimen Requirements
Tube/Container Type:
Preferred
- CPD (Yellow Top Tube)
- EDTA (Lavender Cap)
- Plain (Red Top)
- PPT Plasma Preparation Tube (Pale Pink Cap)
Paediatric Specimen Requirements
Tube/Container Type:
Preferred
- CPD (Yellow Top Tube)
- EDTA (Lavender Cap)
- Plain (Red Top)
- PPT Plasma Preparation Tube (Pale Pink Cap)
Additional Specimen Information
1 x 9ml CPD and 1 x 10ml Plain (Clotted) and 1 x 4ml K2E (EDTA)
and 1 x 5ml PPT
Last updated: 24/02/2026