Testing Laboratory
Waitematā | Northshore HospitalDepartment
Chemical Pathology
Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)
C3
Test Code (Numeric Code)
0443
Laboratory Handling
Sample Stability
5 days
Associated Tests
Synonyms
Complement
Turnaround Time
1 day
Specimen Type
- Serum
Specimen Requirements
Tube/Container Type:
Preferred
- SST II (Gold Cap)
Acceptable
- Plain (Red Top)
Preferred Sample Volume (ml)
4
Minimum Sample Volume (ml)
1
Paediatric Specimen Requirements
Tube/Container Type:
Preferred
- SST II (Gold Cap)
Acceptable
- Plain (Red Top)
Minimum Sample Volume (ml)
0.4
Last updated: 14/01/2026