Delirium screen

Testing Laboratories

Waitematā | Northshore Hospital
Waitematā | Waitakere Hospital

Department

Microbiology

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

MU

Test Code (Numeric Code)

2023

Laboratory Handling

Registration

CU or U

Sample Stability

7 days

Synonyms

Delirium screen

Turnaround Time

1 hour

Specimen Type

  • Urine

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • BD Urine Tube (no additive)
Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

5.0

Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

2

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • BD Urine Tube (no additive)
Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

3.0

Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

1.0

Last updated: 21/02/2026