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Testing Laboratory

Waitematā | Northshore Hospital

Department

Haematology

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

NCOA, FA8, FA9

Test Code (Numeric Code)

1788

Laboratory Handling

Phlebotomy

Tube must be filled up to the "Fill Line"

Sample Stability

7 days

Associated Tests

Synonyms

Coagulation Factors

Turnaround Time

1 day

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
  • Citrate (Light Blue Cap)
Minimum 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.

Factor VIII and IX performed in Haematology Department, North Shore
Factors VIII, IX, XI and XII performed in Haematology Department, Middlemore Hospital.
Factors II, V, VII, X and XIII referred to LabPlus

Last updated: 14/01/2026