CD34 Assay (Blood)

Testing Laboratory

Auckland Te Toka Tumai | Auckland Hospital

Department

Haematology

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

TXP

Test Code (Numeric Code)

1163

Laboratory Handling

Phlebotomy

4 mL EDTA Blood (Always Required)

Transport

Please transport samples at 4 degrees. Sample age limit for testing is 24 hours.

Laboratory

LabPlus Cell Markers

Sample Stability

Test within 24-hours.

Synonyms

CD34.
CD34 Progenitor Cell Analysis.
Progenitor Cell Analysis.

Turnaround Time

24 hours

Preliminary results are available by phone within 24 hours of receipt of specimen. Reporting time for final results may vary depending on the transplantation procedure being undertaken.

Specimen Type

  • Whole Blood

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • EDTA (Lavender Cap)
Acceptable
  • EDTA (Microtainer)
Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

4

Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

0.5

No of Samples Required

1

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • EDTA (Lavender Cap)
Acceptable
  • EDTA (Microtainer)
Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

1

Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

0.5

Additional Specimen Information

Please advise the Cell Marker Lab that an urgent sample is being sent.

Last updated: 28/08/2026