Leucocyte Adhesion Markers (Blood)

Testing Laboratory

Auckland Te Toka Tumai | Auckland Hospital

Department

Haematology

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

LADM

Test Code (Numeric Code)

7767

Laboratory Handling

Phlebotomy

Tested Monday - Friday, samples must be receipted into Labplus midday Friday or on the day prior to public holiday.

Transport

Transport at ambient temperature (8-24°C).

Registration

Please register test code LADM.

Test Adds Requirement

EDTA blood sample, <24-hours post collection. Minimum volume 0.5ml.

Sample Stability

Test within 24-hours.

Synonyms

LAD
LADM
CD11b
CD18

Turnaround Time

5 days

This test is only available Monday - Friday. Samples must be received at Labplus 1200 (mid-day) Friday or on the day prior to a public holiday.

Specimen Type

  • Whole Blood

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • EDTA (Lavender Cap)
Acceptable
  • EDTA (Microtainer)
  • Heparin (Microtainer)
  • Lithium Heparin - Non-gel (Green Cap)
Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

1

Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

0.5

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • EDTA (Microtainer)
Acceptable
  • Heparin (Microtainer)
  • EDTA (Lavender Cap)
  • Lithium Heparin - Non-gel (Green Cap)
Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

1

Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

0.5

Last updated: 04/05/2026