Testing Laboratory
Canterbury Health Laboratories Christchurch HospitalDepartment
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Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)
AASA
Test Code (Numeric Code)
8524
Laboratory Handling
Registration
Register with a dedicated lab number
Laboratory
Send frozen sample. Please note time of collection and time of freezing on request form
Sample Stability
7 days
Synonyms
AASA
Alpha Aminoadipic Semialdehde
Antiquitin Deficiency
P6C
Piperideine-6-carboxylate
Turnaround Time
3 weeks
Specimen Type
- Urine
Specimen Type
- Urine
Specimen Requirements
Tube/Container Type:
Preferred
- BD Urine Tube (no additive)
Preferred
- BD Urine Tube (no additive)
Acceptable
- Specimen Container
Minimum Sample Volume (ml)
4
Paediatric Specimen Requirements
Tube/Container Type:
Preferred
- BD Urine Tube (no additive)
Acceptable
- Specimen Container
Last updated: 13/11/2026