Barbiturates (Urine)

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Testing Laboratory

Auckland Te Toka Tumai | Auckland Hospital

Department

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Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

UBAR

Test Code (Numeric Code)

8554

Laboratory Handling

Sample Stability

Stable up to two weeks at 2-8°C

Turnaround Time

1 week

Weekends and after hours requests will need pathologist approval

Specimen Type

  • Urine

Specimen Type

  • Urine

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • BD Urine Tube (no additive)
Preferred
  • Specimen Container
Acceptable
  • Specimen Container
Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

30

Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

2

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • BD Urine Tube (no additive)
Acceptable
  • Specimen Container

Last updated: 13/11/2026