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Testing Laboratory

Waitematā | Northshore Hospital

Department

Haematology

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

FA9, NCOA

Test Code (Numeric Code)

1659

Laboratory Handling

Phlebotomy

Tube must be filled up to the "Fill Line"

Registration

Label, spin, register, give copy of form and barcodes to Coagulation department

Sample Stability

4 hours

Associated Tests

Synonyms

Factor 9

Turnaround Time

1 week

Non urgent samples will be frozen and batch tested on Mondays. All urgent sample TAT is 2 hours

Specimen Type

  • Plasma

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • Citrate (Blue Cap)
Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

2.7

No of Samples Required

2

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • Citrate (Blue Cap)

Additional Specimen Information

Preferred Specimen Type:
2x Citrate (Blue)

Last updated: 02/07/2026