Testing Laboratory
Auckland Te Toka Tumai | Auckland HospitalDepartment
Chemical Pathology
Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)
SCU
Test Code (Numeric Code)
0152
Laboratory Handling
Laboratory
LabPLUS Trace Metals
Sample Stability
Separated plasma 10 days at 2-8°C
Indefinite if frozen
Associated Tests
Turnaround Time
2 weeks
Test performed on weekdays.
Specimen Type
- Plasma
- Serum
Specimen Requirements
Tube/Container Type:
Preferred
- Trace Element (Royal Blue Cap)
Acceptable
- Please refer to Additional Information below
- Lithium Heparin - Non-gel (Green Cap)
- Lithium Heparin PST- Gel (Light Green Cap)
- Plain (Red Top)
- SST II (Gold Cap)
Preferred Sample Volume (ml)
4
Paediatric Specimen Requirements
Tube/Container Type:
Preferred
- Please refer to Additional Information below
- Lithium Heparin - Non-gel (Green Cap)
Acceptable
- Lithium Heparin PST- Gel (Light Green Cap)
- Plain (Red Top)
- SST II (Gold Cap)
Preferred Sample Volume (ml)
1
Additional Specimen Information
Serum samples are not suitable if zinc is also requested
Last updated: 27/08/2026