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Testing Laboratory

Counties Manukau | Middlemore Hospital

Department

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Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

OPTE

Test Code (Numeric Code)

0936

Laboratory Handling

Sample Stability

7 days 2-8°C

Synonyms

Morphine (Urine)
Codeine (Urine)
Hyrocodon (Urine)
Dihydrocodeine
6 Monoacetylmorphine (Urine)

Turnaround Time

4 hours

Available 24 hours

Specimen Type

  • Urine

Specimen Type

  • Urine

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • BD Urine Tube (no additive)
Preferred
  • BD Urine Tube (no additive)
Acceptable
  • Specimen Container
Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

3

Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

2

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • BD Urine Tube (no additive)
Acceptable
  • Specimen Container
Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

3

Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

2

Last updated: 13/11/2026