Fine Needle Aspirate

Testing Laboratory

Waitematā | Northshore Hospital

Department

Microbiology

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

MISC

Test Code (Numeric Code)

2022

Laboratory Handling

Registration

Give to Microbiology with a copy of the form

Sample Stability

7 days

Synonyms

Fine Needle Aspirate (M/C/S)

Turnaround Time

7 days

Specimen Type

  • Aspirate

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • BD Urine Tube (no additive)
Acceptable
  • Specimen Container

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • BD Urine Tube (no additive)
Acceptable
  • Specimen Container

Additional Specimen Information

Fine Needle Aspirate

Last updated: 24/02/2026