Testing Laboratory
Auckland Te Toka Tumai | Auckland HospitalDepartment
Chemical Pathology
Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)
TAND
Test Code (Numeric Code)
3949
Laboratory Handling
Transport
Send refrigerated up to 4 days.
Send frozen if more than 4 days
Separating
Centrifuge and aliquot - 500uL
Freeze
Laboratory
LabPLUS High Performance Liquid Chromatography
Sample Stability
Room temperature up to 24 hours
Refrigerated up to 4 days
Freeze if more than 4 days
Associated Tests
Synonyms
Androstenedione, 4-androstenedione
Turnaround Time
1 week
Only available 0800 - 1700 weekdays.
This test may be vetted by the laboratory. Please include relevant clinical information on the request form to ensure appropriate tests are approved. See the 'Clinical Information' section below for more information on the indications for testing.
Specimen Type
- Serum
Specimen Requirements
Tube/Container Type:
Preferred
- Plain (Red Top)
Acceptable
- EDTA (Lavender Cap)
Preferred Sample Volume (ml)
4
Paediatric Specimen Requirements
Tube/Container Type:
Preferred
- Plain(Microtainer)
Acceptable
- EDTA (Microtainer)
Preferred Sample Volume (ml)
0.5
Pre-testing Requirements
This test may be vetted by a pathologist.
The clinical information for the test must be clearly written on the request form. If clinical information is not provided, or does not provide sufficient justification for the test, the test may be declined.
Declined tests:
If a test is declined, the specimen will be held for a reasonable period (usually 3 weeks but dependant on the stability of the sample). Medical practitioners seeking approval for a declined test should email the on-call Chemical Pathologist giving the patient's name and NHI number and the clinical justification for the test. If unable to email, call the on-call Chemical Pathologist via Lablink and identify yourself as a doctor.
Additional Specimen Information
SST and Heparin tubes are NOT suitable
Last updated: 02/07/2026