Specimen Collection

Protect samples from the light by wrapping the tube with foil or dark paper .

4 mL Adult EDTA Blood

5 mL Adult Heparin Blood

4 mL Adult Plain Blood

2 mL Paediatric Microsample Blood

2 mL Paediatric Micro-heparin Blood

2 mL Paediatric Micro-EDTA Blood
Contact Information

Emails to chemicalpathologist@adhb.govt.nz will receive priority attention from the on-call chemical pathologist.

If the query concerns a specific patient please include the NHI number in your email.

If email is not a suitable option, please contact the on-call chemical pathologist via Lablink (Auckland City Hospital ext. 22000 or 09-3078995).

Individual chemical pathologists may be contacted but will not be available at all times.

After-hours : contact Lablink (Auckland City Hospital ext. 22000 or 09-3078995) or hospital operator for on duty staff after hours.

Dr Samarina Musaad (Clinical Lead) : SamarinaM@adhb.govt.nz ext. 22402

Dr Cam Kyle: CampbellK@adhb.govt.nz ext 22052

Dr Weldon Chiu: WeldonC@adhb.govt.nz ext. 23427

Dr Campbell Heron: CHeron@adhb.govt.nz ext. 23427

Dr Sakunthala Jayasinghe: Sakunthala@adhb.govt.nz ext. 23427

Specimen Transport Instructions for Referring Laboratories

Instructions for Referral to LabPLus
Aliquot Instructions	A measurable 1 mL Plasma or Serum. Protect from light. Light sensitive, protect in dark tube. Fridge
Aliquot Transport to CHL	Fridge

Last updated at 15:26:00 06/01/2025