Testing Laboratory
Auckland Te Toka Tumai | Auckland HospitalDepartment
Chemical Pathology
Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)
IFIX
Test Code (Numeric Code)
7300
Laboratory Handling
Phlebotomy
Serum
Transport
Ambient
Laboratory
LabPlus Immunochemistry
Sample Stability
2-8°C for up to 10 days. Frozen- Up to 2 months at -20°C (frozen within 8 hours of collection)
Associated Tests
Synonyms
IFIX / protein electrophoresis / EPP / band quantitation / band identification / serum immunofixation
Turnaround Time
5 days
Specimen Type
- Serum
Specimen Requirements
Tube/Container Type:
Preferred
- SST II (Gold Cap)
Acceptable
- Plain (Red Top)
Preferred Sample Volume (ml)
4
Minimum Sample Volume (ml)
1
Paediatric Specimen Requirements
Tube/Container Type:
Preferred
- SST II (Gold Cap)
Acceptable
- Plain (Red Top)
Preferred Sample Volume (ml)
1
Minimum Sample Volume (ml)
0.5
Last updated: 13/05/2026