Testing Laboratory
Auckland Te Toka Tumai | Auckland HospitalDepartment
Diagnostic Genetics
Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)
LMH
Test Code (Numeric Code)
4723
Laboratory Handling
Sample Stability
Specimens should be shipped within 24 hours of collection and can be transported at room temperature in the range of 8 degrees Celsius to 24 degrees Celsius.
Associated Tests
Synonyms
Molecular Haematology – TP53,
TP53
Turnaround Time
2 weeks
From receipt of specimen or request (whichever is later).
Specimen Type
- Whole Blood
Specimen Requirements
Tube/Container Type:
Preferred
- EDTA (Lavender Cap)
Acceptable
- CPD (Yellow Top Tube)
Preferred Sample Volume (ml)
8
Paediatric Specimen Requirements
Tube/Container Type:
Preferred
- EDTA (Lavender Cap)
Acceptable
- CPD (Yellow Top Tube)
Preferred Sample Volume (ml)
8
Additional Specimen Information
Please note that requests for TP53 Variant Analysis will only be accepted from specialist haematologists. Request from other doctors will not be accepted unless endorsed by a haematologist (full haematologist name must be provided with the referral).
Specimens should be clearly labelled with at least 2 points of identification.
Contact molecular haematology lab for all other sample types.
Specimens arriving with incomplete labelling/documentation or incorrect sample requirements will be rejected.
All specimens should be treated as urgent, registered for LMH and moved immediately to Molecular Haematology holding box upon receipt.
Last updated: 01/04/2026