Sodium (Faeces)

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Testing Laboratory

Counties Manukau | Middlemore Hospital

Department

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Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

FNA

Test Code (Numeric Code)

0302

Laboratory Handling

Phlebotomy

Only liquid faeces suitable

Separating

Middlemore will spin & use the supernatant for testing

Sample Stability

24 hours

Turnaround Time

1 day

Available routine hours only

Specimen Type

  • Faecal

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • Faeces Container (White Lid)
Preferred
  • Faeces Container (White Lid)
Acceptable
  • Specimen Container

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • Faeces Container (White Lid)
Acceptable
  • Specimen Container

Last updated: 13/11/2026