Testing Laboratories
Auckland Te Toka Tumai | Auckland HospitalWaitematā | Northshore Hospital
Waikato Hospital Laboratory
Department
Refer to Testing Lab link
Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)
IA2, GADA, ZIN8, INSL
Test Code (Numeric Code)
8589
Laboratory Handling
Sample Stability
24 hours for Insulin, other tests please refer to LabPlus and Waikato Websites
Associated Tests
Turnaround Time
7 days
Specimen Type
- Serum
Specimen Type
- Serum
Specimen Requirements
Tube/Container Type:
Preferred
- SST II (Gold Cap)
Preferred
- SST II (Gold Cap)
Preferred if Waitākere
- SST II (Gold Cap)
Acceptable
- Plain (Red Top)
Preferred Sample Volume (ml)
10
No of Samples Required
3
Paediatric Specimen Requirements
Tube/Container Type:
Preferred
- SST(Microtainer)
Acceptable
- Plain(Microtainer)
Additional Specimen Information
Collect:
3x SST (Apricot) or Plain (Red)
Last updated: 12/06/2026