Testing Laboratories
Waitematā | Northshore HospitalWaitematā | Waitakere Hospital
Department
Chemical Pathology
Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)
OPRO
Test Code (Numeric Code)
0508
Laboratory Handling
Sample Stability
24 hours
Synonyms
Protein - Aspirate
Turnaround Time
2 hours
Specimen Type
- Aspirate
Specimen Requirements
Tube/Container Type:
Preferred
- Specimen Container
Acceptable
- Specimen Container
Minimum Sample Volume (ml)
3
Paediatric Specimen Requirements
Tube/Container Type:
Preferred
- Specimen Container
Acceptable
- Specimen Container
Last updated: 19/12/2025