Boric Acid Spot Test (Urine)

Testing Laboratory

Auckland Te Toka Tumai | Auckland Hospital

Department

Chemical Pathology

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

TMIS

Test Code (Numeric Code)

0998

Laboratory Handling

Laboratory

LabPLUS Toxicology

Sample Stability

Stable up to one week at 2-8°C

Synonyms

Borate, Boric Acid

Turnaround Time

2 days

Available Mon - Fri 08:00 - 16:30.

Specimen Type

  • Urine

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • Specimen Container
Acceptable
  • N/A
Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

2

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • Specimen Container
Acceptable
  • N/A
Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

2

Last updated: 06/08/2026