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Specimen Collection

Sample needs to be protected from light .

Sample need to be separated prior to sending.

This test is no longer available in New Zealand - please contact a LabPLUS Chemical Pathologist if testing is still required.

This test may be vetted by a pathologist.

The clinical information for the test must be clearly written on the request form. If clinical information is not provided, or does not provide sufficient justification for the test, the test may be declined.

Declined tests :

If a test is declined, the specimen will be held for a reasonable period (usually 3 weeks but dependant on the stability of the sample). Medical practitioners seeking approval for a declined test should email the on-call Chemical Pathologist ( chemicalpathologist@adhb.govt.nz ) , giving the patient's name and NHI number and the clinical justification for the test. If unable to email, call the on-call Chemical Pathologist via Lablink (09-3078995) and identify yourself as a doctor.  

Test vetting policy

4 mL SST Blood (Preferred)
4.5 mL Adult PST Blood
Turnaround Time: Within 3 weeks

Following pathologist approval

Specimen Transport Instructions for Referring Laboratories

Aliquot Instructions	1.0mL serum/plasma. Protect from light.
Aliquot Transport to Labplus	Refrigerated

Last updated at 14:39:25 28/06/2022