Testing Laboratory
Counties Manukau | Middlemore HospitalDepartment
Haematology
Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)
PR
Test Code (Numeric Code)
1609
Laboratory Handling
Phlebotomy
Tube must be filled up to the "Fill line"
Sample Stability
12 hours at room temperature
Synonyms
PR
Turnaround Time
1 hour
Available 24 hours
Specimen Type
- Plasma
Specimen Requirements
Tube/Container Type:
Preferred
- Citrate (Light Blue Cap)
Preferred Sample Volume (ml)
2.7
Paediatric Specimen Requirements
Tube/Container Type:
Preferred
- Please refer to Additional Information below
- Citrate (Light Blue Cap)
Preferred Sample Volume (ml)
1
Additional Specimen Information
1 mL paediatric tubes are available from the Coagulation Laboratory and tube must be filled up to the "Fill line"
Last updated: 14/11/2025