Testing Laboratories
Waitematā | Northshore HospitalWaitematā | Waitakere Hospital
Department
Chemical Pathology
Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)
OBIC
Test Code (Numeric Code)
0503
Laboratory Handling
Registration
URGENT. DO NOT OPEN. Inform Biochem.
Separating
Spin
Sample Stability
24 hours
Turnaround Time
2 hours
Specimen Type
- Aspirate
- Fluid Other
Specimen Requirements
Tube/Container Type:
Preferred
- Specimen Container
Paediatric Specimen Requirements
Tube/Container Type:
Preferred
- Specimen Container
Additional Specimen Information
Urine samples not suitable.
Last updated: 08/06/2026