Testing Laboratory
Auckland Te Toka Tumai | Auckland HospitalDepartment
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Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)
CADM, UR24
Test Code (Numeric Code)
7923
Laboratory Handling
Registration
Do not use the code UR24 when received only casual/random urine. Give to biochem with copy of request form
Sample Stability
10 days at 2-8°C Indefinite if frozen
Turnaround Time
2 weeks
Test performed on weekdays
Specimen Type
- 24hr Urine
- Urine
Specimen Type
- 24hr Urine
- Urine
Specimen Requirements
Tube/Container Type:
Preferred
- 24hr Urine Container
Preferred
- 24hr Urine Container
Acceptable
- BD Urine Tube (no additive)
- Specimen Container
Preferred Sample Volume (ml)
10
Minimum Sample Volume (ml)
2
Paediatric Specimen Requirements
Tube/Container Type:
Preferred
- 24hr Urine Container
Acceptable
- BD Urine Tube (no additive)
- Specimen Container
Pre-testing Requirements
Samples should be taken at the end of a shift, following 4 days in the workplace environment.
Contamination is less likely to occur with spot urine samples than with 24h collections.
Last updated: 13/11/2026