Testing Laboratory
Auckland Te Toka Tumai | Auckland HospitalDepartment
Chemical Pathology
Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)
OHB
Test Code (Numeric Code)
0418
Laboratory Handling
Transport
Serum/plasma samples must be separated within 6 hours
Separating
Serum/plasma samples must be separated within 6 hours
Sample Stability
12 hours at room temperature, 48 hours at 2-8 ℃, 7 days at -20 ℃
Synonyms
Acetone
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)
- SST II (Gold Cap)
Preferred Sample Volume (ml)
4.5
Paediatric Specimen Requirements
Tube/Container Type:
Preferred
- Heparin (Microtainer)
Acceptable
- Lithium Heparin - Non-gel (Green Cap)
- Lithium Heparin PST- Gel (Light Green Cap)
- Plain (Red Top)
- SST II (Gold Cap)
Minimum Sample Volume (ml)
0.5
Last updated: 09/03/2026