Serum Rhubarb

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Testing Laboratory

Auckland Te Toka Tumai | Auckland Hospital

Department

Chemical Pathology

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

RHBB

Test Code (Numeric Code)

1234

Laboratory Handling

Sample Stability

Separated sample stable at room temperature for 48 hours

Synonyms

Conjugated rhubarb

Turnaround Time

1 week

test is performed once a week

Specimen Type

  • Serum
  • Urine

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • BD Urine Tube (no additive)
  • Plain(Microtainer)
Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

1

Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

-0.5

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • BD Urine Tube (no additive)
  • Plain(Microtainer)
Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

0.5

Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

0.25

Pre-testing Requirements

Fasting

Additional Specimen Information

Protect from light

Last updated: 24/02/2026