Testing Laboratory
Auckland Te Toka Tumai | Auckland HospitalDepartment
Chemical Pathology
Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)
BGE
Test Code (Numeric Code)
0340
Laboratory Handling
Phlebotomy
Please phone laboratory to advise of urgency criteria.
Transport
Stability: up to 72h at 4C. Store on ice if transit time to the laboratory is greater than 2 hours
Sample Stability
Stability: up to 72h at 4C. Store on ice if transit time to the laboratory is greater than 2 hours.
Synonyms
Methahaemoglobin
Turnaround Time
2 hours
Please phone laboratory to advise of urgency criteria.
Specimen Type
- Whole Blood
Specimen Requirements
Tube/Container Type:
Preferred
- Lithium Heparin - Non-gel (Green Cap)
Acceptable
- Lithium Heparin - Non-gel (Green Cap)
Paediatric Specimen Requirements
Tube/Container Type:
Preferred
- Lithium Heparin - Non-gel (Green Cap)
Additional Specimen Information
5 mL Heparin Whole Blood (Always Required)
Micro-heparin 0.5 mL Paediatric Micro-heparin Whole Blood
Last updated: 30/03/2026