Testing Laboratories
Counties Manukau | Manukau Health ParkCounties Manukau | Middlemore Hospital
Department
Haematology
Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)
W
Test Code (Numeric Code)
1719
Laboratory Handling
Phlebotomy
Tube must be filled up to the "Fill Line"
Registration
W + MHP code if test done in Lab MHP
Sample Stability
24 hours at room temperature.
Synonyms
INR
Turnaround Time
1 hour
Available 24 hours
Specimen Type
- Plasma
Specimen Requirements
Tube/Container Type:
Preferred
- Citrate (Light Blue Cap)
Paediatric Specimen Requirements
Tube/Container Type:
Preferred
- Please refer to Additional Information below
- Citrate (Light Blue Cap)
Additional Specimen Information
1 mL paediatric tubes are available from Coagulation Laboratory and the tube must be filled up to the "Fill Line"
Last updated: 29/04/2026