Adrenal Vein Sampling (AVS)

Testing Laboratory

Waitematā | Northshore Hospital

Department

Chemical Pathology

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

MCOR

Test Code (Numeric Code)

0377

Laboratory Handling

Sample Stability

24 hours

Associated Tests

• Cortisol (Blood)

Turnaround Time

2 hours

Specimen Type

• Plasma

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Lithium Heparin - Non-gel (Green Cap)

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

4

Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

1

No of Samples Required

1

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Lithium Heparin PST- Gel (Light Green Cap)

Acceptable

• Heparin (Microtainer)

Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

0.4

Collection instructions:
Contact North Shore Biochemistry (42326) to arrange collection

Laboratory instruction:
Refer to the Adrenal Vein Sampling (AVS) information sheet on the Specimen Reception Intranet (under Labelling and Registration).

Contact Information