Testing Laboratory
Auckland Te Toka Tumai | Auckland HospitalDepartment
Chemical Pathology
Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)
HLD
Test Code (Numeric Code)
9955
Laboratory Handling
Registration
See Additional Specimen Information section
Separating
See Additional Specimen Information section
Sample Stability
-
Associated Tests
Turnaround Time
1 day
Specimen Type
- N/A
Specimen Requirements
Tube/Container Type:
Preferred
- N/A
Acceptable
- N/A
Paediatric Specimen Requirements
Tube/Container Type:
Preferred
- N/A
Acceptable
- N/A
Additional Specimen Information
Registration and aliquoting of the specimen
Follow the information below to identify which code to be used.
Length of Storage
Storage for 7 days: Registration Code: No code -Write 'SP' on the tube. Storage: 4°C Biochemistry storage.
Storage for 14 Days: Registration Code: HLD. Storage: -20°C in Freezer 36 HOLD rack.
- Specimens to be stored for 14 days the test code is HLD.
- For Chemistry HOLD specimens, store serum unless instructed otherwise.
- The Delphic registration code is HLD.
- These specimens may be used for future testing.
- These requests require manual processing as they are on the 8100 exclusion list.
- Number the form and specimens following standard numbering procedures.
- Take a photocopy of the form and send with specimens for centrifuging.
DO NOT load on the 8100
- Aliquots are stored in Freezer 36 in the HOLD rack - record the sample type on the tube.
e.g. H for heparin, P for plain etc.
- Chemistry HOLD specimens will be held for 14 days.
- The specimens will then be discarded if no further tests have been requested.
Last updated: 11/11/2026