Testing Laboratory
Auckland Te Toka Tumai | Auckland HospitalDepartment
Chemical Pathology
Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)
DISC
Test Code (Numeric Code)
0556
Laboratory Handling
Phlebotomy
Must read essential information on collection, storage and transport -click on the link below
Disaccharidase collection information
Transport
Do NOT place the biopsy on paper - this dries out the specimen and makes it unsuitable for analysis of enzymes.
Registration
TI Tissue
Laboratory
LabPLUS Special Techniques
Sample Stability
Immediately place biopsy in a small 2mL cup, sealed well, place cup in a dry, empty, 50mL urine pot. Place urine pot in larger pot, half fill with water, freeze and transport frozen to the laboratory. Keep frozen until analysis.
Synonyms
Intestinal disaccharidases, sucrose, sucrase, maltose, maltase, lactose, lactase
Turnaround Time
2 weeks
Performed at least once per week
Specimen Type
- Tissue
Specimen Requirements
Tube/Container Type:
Preferred
- Please refer to Additional Information below
Paediatric Specimen Requirements
Tube/Container Type:
Preferred
- Please refer to Additional Information below
Additional Specimen Information
Last updated: 01/09/2026