Testing Laboratory
Waitematā | Northshore HospitalDepartment
Haematology
Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)
FA9, NCOA
Test Code (Numeric Code)
1659
Laboratory Handling
Phlebotomy
Tube must be filled up to the "Fill Line"
Registration
Label, spin, register, give copy of form and barcodes to Coagulation department
Sample Stability
4 hours
Associated Tests
Synonyms
Factor 9
Turnaround Time
1 week
Non urgent samples will be frozen and batch tested on Mondays. All urgent sample TAT is 2 hours
Specimen Type
- Plasma
Specimen Requirements
Tube/Container Type:
Preferred
- Citrate (Blue Cap)
Preferred Sample Volume (ml)
2.7
No of Samples Required
2
Paediatric Specimen Requirements
Tube/Container Type:
Preferred
- Citrate (Blue Cap)
Additional Specimen Information
Preferred Specimen Type:
2x Citrate (Blue)
Last updated: 02/07/2026