Testing Laboratory
Auckland Te Toka Tumai | Auckland HospitalDepartment
Chemical Pathology
Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)
BMIS
Test Code (Numeric Code)
3518
Laboratory Handling
Separating
DO NOT CENTRIFUGE
Laboratory
LabPLUS Trace Metals
Sample Stability
10 days at 2-8°C
Indefinite if frozen
Turnaround Time
2 weeks
Performed fortnightly
Specimen Type
- Fluid Other
Specimen Requirements
Tube/Container Type:
Preferred
- Specimen Container
Preferred Sample Volume (ml)
2
Paediatric Specimen Requirements
Tube/Container Type:
Preferred
- Specimen Container
Preferred Sample Volume (ml)
1
Additional Specimen Information
Joint Fluid
Last updated: 28/08/2026