SS-A (Blood)

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Testing Laboratory

Auckland Te Toka Tumai | Auckland Hospital

Department

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Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

ANA1

Test Code (Numeric Code)

7854

Laboratory Handling

Sample Stability

7 days

Synonyms

ANA,

Turnaround Time

3 days

Between 3-5 days. Tests performed twice weekly in Biochemistry

Specimen Type

  • Plasma

Specimen Type

  • Serum

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • Plain (Red Top)
Preferred
  • SST II (Gold Cap)
Acceptable
  • Plain (Red Top)
Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

4

Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

0.25

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • SST II (Gold Cap)

Last updated: 23/09/2026