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Testing Laboratories

Waitematā | Northshore Hospital
Waitematā | Waitakere Hospital

Department

Haematology, Chemical Pathology

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

RCLG, FBC, NCOA

Test Code (Numeric Code)

0020

Laboratory Handling

Sample Stability

Refer to individual test

Associated Tests

Synonyms

RCLG Profile

Turnaround Time

2 hours

Specimen Type

  • Plasma
  • Whole Blood

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • Citrate (Blue Cap)
  • EDTA (Lavender Cap)
  • Lithium Heparin - Non-gel (Green Cap)
Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

4

Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

1

No of Samples Required

3

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • Citrate (Microtainer)
  • EDTA (Microtainer)
  • Heparin (Microtainer)
Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

0.5

Last updated: 02/07/2026