Testing Laboratory
Auckland Te Toka Tumai | Auckland HospitalDepartment
Chemical Pathology
Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)
BGA
Test Code (Numeric Code)
6290
Laboratory Handling
Phlebotomy
4.5 mL PST Blood (Preferred). 1 mL EDTA Blood, 4 mL Heparin Blood, 4 mL Plain Blood, 3.5 mL SST Blood, 1 mL Microsample Blood, 1 mL Micro-heparin Blood. Please ensure a lab request form comes with the sample.
Transport
Send frozen to LabPlus (-70 C if possible)
Separating
Separate off 0.2 mL plasma. Freeze immediately in Freezer 35.
Laboratory
LabPLUS Biochemical Genetics
Sample Stability
Record any delays on the request form.
Synonyms
Plasma Free carnitine and Total acylcarnitine, Carnitine (Plasma)
Turnaround Time
2 weeks
Urgent requests - contact the laboratory or via LabLink
Specimen Type
- Plasma
Specimen Requirements
Tube/Container Type:
Preferred
- Lithium Heparin PST- Gel (Light Green Cap)
Acceptable
- Heparin (Microtainer)
- Plain(Microtainer)
- EDTA (Lavender Cap)
- Lithium Heparin - Non-gel (Green Cap)
- Plain (Red Top)
- SST II (Gold Cap)
Preferred Sample Volume (ml)
4.5
Minimum Sample Volume (ml)
0.5
Paediatric Specimen Requirements
Tube/Container Type:
Preferred
- EDTA (Microtainer)
- Heparin (Microtainer)
- SST(Microtainer)
Additional Specimen Information
Laboratory Notes:
Specimen services:
If both Plasma acylcarnitines and plasma amino acid are requested and only ONE sample is received:
TWO separate registration for BGA is required.
Make TWO separate aliquots.
Separate off 0.2 mL plasma. Freeze immediately in Freezer 35.
Send frozen to LabPlus (-20C if possible)
A brief clinical history is essential
Last updated: 17/08/2026