Testing Laboratory
Auckland Te Toka Tumai | Auckland HospitalDepartment
Chemical Pathology
Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)
SPAR
Test Code (Numeric Code)
0942
Laboratory Handling
Sample Stability
24 hours at room temperature, 7 days at 2-8 °C, 6 months at -20 °C.
Synonyms
Acetaminophen, Pamol, Panadol,
Turnaround Time
2 hours
Specimen Type
- Plasma
- Serum
Specimen Requirements
Tube/Container Type:
Preferred
- Lithium Heparin PST- Gel (Light Green Cap)
Acceptable
- Lithium Heparin - Non-gel (Green Cap)
- SST II (Gold Cap)
Preferred Sample Volume (ml)
4.5
Minimum Sample Volume (ml)
3.5
No of Samples Required
1
Paediatric Specimen Requirements
Tube/Container Type:
Preferred
- Lithium Heparin PST- Gel (Light Green Cap)
Acceptable
- Lithium Heparin - Non-gel (Green Cap)
Preferred Sample Volume (ml)
0.5
Minimum Sample Volume (ml)
0.5
Pre-testing Requirements
Urgent sample within 1 hour.
Contact laboratory to notify.
Additional Specimen Information
0.5 mL Paediatric Microtainer PST Blood (Preferred)
0.5 mL Paediatric Microtainer Heparin Blood
Last updated: 25/09/2026