Protamine

Testing Laboratory

Waitematā | Northshore Hospital

Department

Haematology

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

NCOA

Test Code (Numeric Code)

1787

Laboratory Handling

Phlebotomy

Tube must be filled up to the "Fill Line"

Registration

Give Haematology a copy of the form.

Sample Stability

7 days

Associated Tests

Turnaround Time

1 day

Specimen Type

  • Plasma

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • Citrate (Blue Cap)
Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

2.7

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • Citrate (Microtainer)
Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

1.8

Last updated: 02/07/2026