Whole Genome Sequencing (Blood)

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Testing Laboratory

Auckland Te Toka Tumai | Auckland Hospital

Department

Diagnostic Genetics

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

DNAT

Test Code (Numeric Code)

7993

Laboratory Handling

Phlebotomy

Please store blood samples at 4 degrees C until processed.

Laboratory

Please don’t centrifuge or freeze the EDTA blood tube.

Sample Stability

The sample must be received within 2 days of collection.

Turnaround Time

16 weeks

Specimen Type

  • Whole Blood

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • EDTA (Lavender Cap)
Acceptable
  • EDTA (Lavender Cap)
Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

4

No of Samples Required

1

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • EDTA (Lavender Cap)
Acceptable
  • EDTA (Microtainer)
Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

1

Last updated: 29/08/2026