Testing Laboratory
Counties Manukau | Middlemore HospitalDepartment
Haematology
Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)
AAAA
Test Code (Numeric Code)
0000
Laboratory Handling
Phlebotomy
Tube must be filled up to the "Fill Line"
Sample Stability
Factor assays should be performed within 4 hours of collection at room temperature or may be frozen if testing is delayed.
Associated Tests
Synonyms
Coagulation Factors, Factor 10, Factor 11, Factor 12, Factor 13, Factor 7, Factor II, Factor VII, Factor X, Factor XI, Factor XII
Turnaround Time
1 day
Factors VIII, IX, XI, XII performed at MMH, available 24 hours. Factors II, V, VII, X, XIII are send-away tests to Auckland Te Toka Tumai | Auckland Hospital
Specimen Type
- Plasma
Specimen Requirements
Tube/Container Type:
Preferred
- Citrate (Light Blue Cap)
Preferred Sample Volume (ml)
2.7
Paediatric Specimen Requirements
Tube/Container Type:
Preferred
- Please refer to Additional Information below
- Citrate (Light Blue Cap)
Preferred Sample Volume (ml)
1
Pre-testing Requirements
Assays are available for most of the coagulation factors.
Please discuss with Scientist in Charge of the Haemostasis Laboratory, Haematology Registrar or Haematologist.
Additional Specimen Information
Tube must be filled up to the "Fill Line"
1 mL paediatric tubes are available from Coagulation Laboratory and must be filled up to the "Fill Line"
Last updated: 14/11/2025