Testing Laboratory
Canterbury Health Laboratories Christchurch HospitalDepartment
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Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)
HIST
Test Code (Numeric Code)
7398
Synonyms
Anti-histone antibodies
Specimen Type
- Plasma
- Serum
Specimen Requirements
Tube/Container Type:
Preferred
- SST II (Gold Cap)
Preferred if Waitākere
- SST II (Gold Cap)
Acceptable
- EDTA (Lavender Cap)
- Lithium Heparin - Non-gel (Green Cap)
- Plain (Red Top)
Preferred Sample Volume (ml)
3.5
Minimum Sample Volume (ml)
0.5
Last updated: 01/05/2026