Isopropanol Stability (Blood)

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Testing Laboratory

Counties Manukau | Middlemore Hospital

Department

Haematology

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

AAAA

Test Code (Numeric Code)

0000

Laboratory Handling

Sample Stability

7 days if stored at 4 degrees C

Associated Tests

Synonyms

Haemoglobin Stability, Unstable haemoglobin variant

Turnaround Time

1 week

Available routine hours only

Specimen Type

  • Whole Blood

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • EDTA (Lavender Cap)
Acceptable
  • EDTA (Microtainer)
  • Please refer to Additional Information below
Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

3

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • EDTA (Lavender Cap)
Acceptable
  • EDTA (Microtainer)
  • Please refer to Additional Information below
Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

3

Additional Specimen Information

Microcollect - 2x full EDTA microtainers

Last updated: 09/04/2026