Testing Laboratories
Waitematā | Northshore HospitalWaitematā | Waitakere Hospital
Department
Chemical Pathology
Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)
OLAC
Test Code (Numeric Code)
0566
Laboratory Handling
Sample Stability
30 mins
Synonyms
Lactate
Turnaround Time
2 hours
Specimen Type
- Aspirate
- CSF
- Fluid Other
- Pleural Fluid
Specimen Requirements
Tube/Container Type:
Preferred
- Specimen Container
Acceptable
- Specimen Container
Paediatric Specimen Requirements
Tube/Container Type:
Preferred
- Specimen Container
Acceptable
- Specimen Container
Last updated: 19/12/2025