Testing Laboratory
Auckland Te Toka Tumai | Auckland HospitalDepartment
Chemical Pathology
Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)
SIRO
Test Code (Numeric Code)
3540
Laboratory Handling
Phlebotomy
Whole blood is assayed. Specimens must NOT be separated and should be transported to the Laboratory as soon as possible. If necessary, they may be stored at 4°C for up to 7 days prior to analysis.
Separating
EDTA, DO NOT SPIN
Sample Stability
5 days at 15-25°C, 7 days at 2-8°C, 6 months at -20°C
Synonyms
Rapamune
Rapamycin
Turnaround Time
3 days
Assay performed every day, but specimen must arrive at the testing laboratory no later than 1400hr for the result to be available on the same day. Usually available by 1600hr. Urgent requests may be able to be processed at other times following a telephone request.
Specimen Type
- Whole Blood
Specimen Requirements
Tube/Container Type:
Preferred
- EDTA (Lavender Cap)
Minimum Sample Volume (ml)
4
Paediatric Specimen Requirements
Tube/Container Type:
Preferred
- Heparin (Microtainer)
Acceptable
- EDTA (Lavender Cap)
Minimum Sample Volume (ml)
0.5
Last updated: 31/03/2026