Testing Laboratory
Auckland Te Toka Tumai | Auckland HospitalDepartment
Chemical Pathology
Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)
ETH
Test Code (Numeric Code)
0865
Laboratory Handling
Phlebotomy
DO NOT SWAB THE VENEPUNCTURE SITE WITH ALCOHOL.
Sample Stability
2 days at 25°C, 2 weeks at 5°C, 4 weeks at -15°C
Synonyms
Alcohol, BAC, Blood alcohol content
Turnaround Time
3 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)
- Plain (Red Top)
Preferred Sample Volume (ml)
5
Minimum Sample Volume (ml)
4
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)
- Plain (Red Top)
Preferred Sample Volume (ml)
0.5
Minimum Sample Volume (ml)
0.5
Pre-testing Requirements
DO NOT SWAB THE VENEPUNCTURE SITE WITH ALCOHOL
Additional Specimen Information
0.5 mL Paediatric Microtainer PST Blood (Preferred)
0.5 mL Paediatric Microtainer Plain Blood
0.5 mL Paediatric Microtainer Heparin Blood
Last updated: 28/07/2026