Testing Laboratories
Waitematā | Northshore HospitalWaitematā | Waitakere Hospital
Blood Bank Northshore Hospital
Blood Bank Waitakere Hospital
Department
Haematology, Blood Bank, Chemical Pathology
Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)
FBC, RET, HPTO, DAT
Test Code (Numeric Code)
1402
Laboratory Handling
Registration
"S" suffix barcode required for Haptoglobins
Sample Stability
FBC and Reticulocytes 6 hours from collection time / 24 hours if refrigerated, Haptoglobin 7 days
Associated Tests
Synonyms
Haemolytic screen
Turnaround Time
24 hours
Specimen Type
- Plasma
- Serum
- Whole Blood
Specimen Requirements
Tube/Container Type:
Preferred
- Cross Match (Pink Cap)
- EDTA (Lavender Cap)
- SST II (Gold Cap)
Acceptable
- Cross Match (Pink Cap)
- EDTA (Lavender Cap)
- Plain (Red Top)
Preferred Sample Volume (ml)
13
Minimum Sample Volume (ml)
3
Paediatric Specimen Requirements
Tube/Container Type:
Preferred
- EDTA (Lavender Cap)
- SST II (Gold Cap)
Acceptable
- EDTA (Lavender Cap)
- Plain (Red Top)
Minimum Sample Volume (ml)
3
Last updated: 06/05/2026