Testing Laboratory
Auckland Te Toka Tumai | Auckland HospitalDepartment
Chemical Pathology
Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)
INSX (Normal) See below for series codes
Test Code (Numeric Code)
3661
Laboratory Handling
Registration
Series: Labplus Order Code: Alpha Code: MINX (SERIES), Numeric Code: 3664
Separating
If Sample arrives frozen please thaw and hand to 8100 operator. Timed specimens each require a separate number. Freeze only once.
Sample Stability
4 hours at 20-25°C, 2 days at 2-8°C, 6 months at -20°C
Associated Tests
Synonyms
Insulin analogs
Turnaround Time
1 day
Specimen Type
- Plasma
- Serum
Specimen Requirements
Tube/Container Type:
Preferred
- Lithium Heparin PST- Gel (Light Green Cap)
Acceptable
- EDTA (Lavender Cap)
- Lithium Heparin - Non-gel (Green Cap)
- Plain (Red Top)
- SST II (Gold Cap)
Preferred Sample Volume (ml)
5
Minimum Sample Volume (ml)
3.5
No of Samples Required
1
Paediatric Specimen Requirements
Tube/Container Type:
Preferred
- Lithium Heparin PST- Gel (Light Green Cap)
Acceptable
- Lithium Heparin - Non-gel (Green Cap)
- Plain (Red Top)
Preferred Sample Volume (ml)
0.5
Minimum Sample Volume (ml)
0.5
Additional Specimen Information
0.5 mL Paediatric Microtainer PST Blood (Preferred)
0.5 mL Paediatric Microtainer Heparin Blood
0.5 mL Paediatric Microtainer Plain Blood
Last updated: 12/08/2026