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File:Blood - Collection from the Laboratory - IVTG400.pdf

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File:Laboratory Policy - OPM054.pdf

2025-09-16T22:41:58Z

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File:Laboratory Testing Guidelines.pdf

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__NOTOC__
[[File:IANZLogo small.jpg|thumb|link=https://www.ianz.govt.nz/]]
Welcome to the Te Whatu Ora Te Matau a Māui Hawke's Bay Laboratory services Manual and test guide. Departmental information, guidance documents, and policies can be found in the sidebar on the left (desktop only).

The lab test guide can be searched in the search bar below, or at any time from the search bar at the top of the page. Alternatively a full list of available tests is available here: [[:Category:Tests|'''Full test list here (click)''']]

=== '''Search tests here:''' ===
Tests not listed here will be referred to our reference laboratory Canterbury Health Laboratories (CHL) - [https://www.chl.co.nz/test-manager/ Click here]
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===Information for Patients===
- Patient Rights:

Patient Consent - [https://hawkesbaylabmanual.co.nz/wiki/images/1/16/Patient_Consent_Information.pdf Click here]

Code of Rights - [https://www.hdc.org.nz/your-rights/about-the-code/code-of-health-and-disability-services-consumers-rights/ Click here]

- Collection Site Open Hours:

{| class="wikitable"
!Hawke's Bay Hospital Laboratory
!Central Hawke's Bay Health Centre Laboratory
|-
|
Lab open hours: 24/7

Phlebotomy hours at Villa 8:
Mon – Fri 0800 – 1700

Ph 8781308 ext 2452

Disabled access is via the courtyard by Zac's Cafe and toilets are available within Villa 8.
|
Lab open hours: Mon - Fri 0730-1700

Phlebotomy hours:
Mon – Fri 0730 – 1600

Ph 06 8587797 ext 5553

Disabled access and toilets are available within the Central Hawke's Bay Health Centre.
|-
!Napier Health Centre Laboratory
!Wairoa Hospital Laboratory
|-
|
Lab open hours: Mon – Fri 0800 – 1700

Phlebotomy hours:
Mon – Fri 0800 – 1700

Ph 06 8341815 ext 4142

Disabled access and toilets are available within Napier Health Centre.
|
Lab open hours: Mon – Fri 0730 – 1630

Phlebotomy hours:
Mon – Fri 0730 – 1500

Ph 06 8389710 ext 4859

Disabled access is through the main door to the Wairoa Health Centre.

Use the lift to go down to the basement where the Laboratory service is located.

Toilets are available within the Wairoa Health Centre.
|}

- Feedback Channels:

If you would like to provide feedback after a Blood Collection procedure, please complete a Patient Satisfaction Survey form - [https://rb.gy/psbq8v click here].

If you have a specimen specific enquiry, please [mailto:laboratory.office@hbdhb.govt.nz click here]. We will typically acknowledge and respond to your email within 2 working days.

If you would like to provide a service feedback or concern to the laboratory, please [mailto:feedback@hbdhb.govt.nz click here]. The Hawke's Bay Hospital Consumer Engagement Team will acknowledge your feedback within 20 working days.

===Key Contacts===
{| class="wikitable"
|+
!Name
!Position
!Internal ext
!Ext Ph
|-
|Andrew Burns
|Clinical Director
|
|027 243 1754
|-
|Tim Aitken
|Laboratory Manager
|
|022 122 0645
|-
|Pam Russell
|Quality Manager
|2538
|
|-
|Grace Lim
|HOD Haematology
|6249
|
|-
|Mari-Sann van Aardt
|HOD Biochemistry
|2449
|
|-
|Lynne Morgan
|HOD Pre-Analytical
|2603
|
|-
|Tony Morgan
|HOD Transfusion Medicine (Blood bank)
|2629
|
|-
|Neil Campbell
|HOD Microbiology
|2630
|
|-
|Jade Chetty
|HOD Histology
|2485
|
|-
|Rebecca Warwick
|POCT Quality Manager
|2453
|027 246 6724
|}

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Reviewed April 2025

File:Faeces-collection.pdf

2025-04-29T23:29:32Z

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2025-04-29T23:21:22Z

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File:Glucose-Challenge-in-Pregnancy.pdf

2025-04-29T22:57:44Z

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2025-04-17T01:03:37Z

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2025-03-31T01:19:30Z

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__NOTOC__
[[File:IANZLogo small.jpg|thumb|link=https://www.ianz.govt.nz/]]
Welcome to the Te Whatu Ora Te Matau a Māui Hawke's Bay Laboratory services Manual and test guide. Departmental information, guidance documents, and policies can be found in the sidebar on the left (desktop only).

The lab test guide can be searched in the search bar below, or at any time from the search bar at the top of the page. Alternatively a full list of available tests is available here: [[:Category:Tests|'''Full test list here (click)''']]

=== '''Search tests here:''' ===
Tests not listed here will be referred to our reference laboratory Canterbury Health Laboratories (CHL) - [https://www.chl.co.nz/test-manager/ Click here]
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===Information for Patients===
- Patient Rights:

Patient Consent - [https://hawkesbaylabmanual.co.nz/wiki/images/1/16/Patient_Consent_Information.pdf Click here]

Code of Rights - [https://www.hdc.org.nz/your-rights/about-the-code/code-of-health-and-disability-services-consumers-rights/ Click here]

- Collection Site Open Hours:

{| class="wikitable"
!Hawke's Bay Hospital Laboratory
!Central Hawke's Bay Health Centre Laboratory
|-
|
Lab open hours: 24/7

Phlebotomy hours at Villa 8:
Mon – Fri 0800 – 1700

Ph 8781308 ext 2452

Disabled access is via the courtyard by Zac's Cafe and toilets are available within Villa 8.
|
Lab open hours: Mon - Fri 0730-1700

Phlebotomy hours:
Mon – Fri 0730 – 1600

Ph 06 8587797 ext 5553

Disabled access and toilets are available within the Central Hawke's Bay Health Centre.
|-
!Napier Health Centre Laboratory
!Wairoa Hospital Laboratory
|-
|
Lab open hours: Mon – Fri 0800 – 1700

Phlebotomy hours:
Mon – Fri 0800 – 1700

Ph 06 8341815 ext 4142

Disabled access and toilets are available within Napier Health Centre.
|
Lab open hours: Mon – Fri 0730 – 1630

Phlebotomy hours:
Mon – Fri 0730 – 1500

Ph 06 8389710 ext 4859

Disabled access is through the main door to the Wairoa Health Centre.

Use the lift to go down to the basement where the Laboratory service is located.

Toilets are available within the Wairoa Health Centre.
|}

- Feedback Channels:

If you would like to provide feedback after a Blood Collection procedure, please complete a Patient Satisfaction Survey form - [https://rb.gy/psbq8v click here].

If you have a specimen specific enquiry, please [mailto:laboratory.office@hbdhb.govt.nz click here]. We will typically acknowledge and respond to your email within 2 working days.

If you would like to provide a service feedback or concern to the laboratory, please [mailto:feedback@hbdhb.govt.nz click here]. The Hawke's Bay Hospital Consumer Engagement Team will acknowledge your feedback within 20 working days.

===Key Contacts===
{| class="wikitable"
|+
!Name
!Position
!Internal ext
!Ext Ph
|-
|Andrew Burns
|Clinical Director
|
|027 243 1754
|-
|Tim Aitken
|Laboratory Manager
|
|022 122 0645
|-
|Pam Russell
|Quality Manager
|2538
|
|-
|Grace Lim
|HOD Haematology
|6249
|
|-
|Mari-Sann van Aardt
|HOD Biochemistry
|2449
|
|-
|Lynne Morgan
|HOD Pre-Analytical
|2603
|
|-
|Tony Morgan
|HOD Transfusion Medicine (Blood bank)
|2629
|
|-
|Neil Campbell
|HOD Microbiology
|2630
|
|-
|Jade Chetty
|HOD Histology
|2485
|
|-
|Rebecca Warwick
|POCT Quality Manager
|2453
|027 246 6724
|}

[[File:Labnet Logo.jpg|none|thumb]]
[[File:CHL-Logo.png|none|thumb|link=https://www.chl.co.nz/test-manager/]]
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Reviewed by Tim Aitken Oct 2024

Main Page

2025-03-31T00:47:13Z

AKernaghan:

__NOTOC__
[[File:IANZLogo small.jpg|thumb|link=https://www.ianz.govt.nz/]]
Welcome to the Te Whatu Ora Te Matau a Māui Hawke's Bay Laboratory services Manual and test guide. Departmental information, guidance documents, and policies can be found in the sidebar on the left (desktop only).

The lab test guide can be searched in the search bar below, or at any time from the search bar at the top of the page. Alternatively a full list of available tests is available here: [[:Category:Tests|'''Full test list here (click)''']]

=== '''Search tests here:''' ===
Tests not listed here will be referred to our reference laboratory Canterbury Health Laboratories (CHL) - [https://www.chl.co.nz/test-manager/ Click here]
{| class="wikitable"
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=== '''Search entire manual here:''' ===
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===Information for Patients===
- Collection Site Open Hours

- Patient Rights

- Feedback Channels
{| class="wikitable"
!Hawke's Bay Hospital Laboratory
!Central Hawke's Bay Health Centre Laboratory
!
!Patient Rights
|-
|
Lab open hours: 24/7

Phlebotomy hours at Villa 8:
Mon – Fri 0800 – 1700

Ph 8781308 ext 2452

Disabled access is via the courtyard by Zac's Cafe and toilets are available within Villa 8.
|
Lab open hours: Mon - Fri 0730-1700

Phlebotomy hours:
Mon – Fri 0730 – 1600

Ph 06 8587797 ext 5553

Disabled access and toilets are available within the Central Hawke's Bay Health Centre.
!
|
Patient Consent - [https://hawkesbaylabmanual.co.nz/wiki/images/1/16/Patient_Consent_Information.pdf Click here]

Code of Rights - [https://www.hdc.org.nz/your-rights/about-the-code/code-of-health-and-disability-services-consumers-rights/ Click here]
|-
!Napier Health Centre Laboratory
!Wairoa Hospital Laboratory
!
!Feedback
|-
|
Lab open hours: Mon – Fri 0800 – 1700

Phlebotomy hours:
Mon – Fri 0800 – 1700

Ph 06 8341815 ext 4142

Disabled access and toilets are available within Napier Health Centre.
|
Lab open hours: Mon – Fri 0730 – 1630

Phlebotomy hours:
Mon – Fri 0730 – 1500

Ph 06 8389710 ext 4859

Disabled access is through the main door to the Wairoa Health Centre and down the lift to the basement where the Laboratory service is located. Toilets are available within the Wairoa Health Centre.
!
|
If you would like to provide feedback after a Blood Collection procedure please complete a Patient Satisfaction Survey form - [https://rb.gy/psbq8v click here].

If you have a specimen specific enquiry, please [mailto:laboratory.office@hbdhb.govt.nz click here].

We will typically acknowledge and respond to your email within 2 working days.

If you would like to provide a service feedback or concern to the laboratory, please [mailto:feedback@hbdhb.govt.nz click here].

The Hawke's Bay Hospital Consumer Engagement Team will acknowledge your feedback within 20 working days.
|}

===Key Contacts===
{| class="wikitable"
|+
!Name
!Position
!Internal ext
!Ext Ph
|-
|Andrew Burns
|Clinical Director
|
|027 243 1754
|-
|Tim Aitken
|Laboratory Manager
|
|022 122 0645
|-
|Pam Russell
|Quality Manager
|2538
|
|-
|Grace Lim
|HOD Haematology
|6249
|
|-
|Mari-Sann van Aardt
|HOD Biochemistry
|2449
|
|-
|Lynne Morgan
|HOD Pre-Analytical
|2603
|
|-
|Tony Morgan
|HOD Transfusion Medicine (Blood bank)
|2629
|
|-
|Neil Campbell
|HOD Microbiology
|2630
|
|-
|Jade Chetty
|HOD Histology
|2485
|
|-
|Rebecca Warwick
|POCT Quality Manager
|2453
|027 246 6724
|}

[[File:Labnet Logo.jpg|none|thumb]]
[[File:CHL-Logo.png|none|thumb|link=https://www.chl.co.nz/test-manager/]]
Website by Chris Greenwood 2022

Reviewed by Tim Aitken Oct 2024

Tests:Chloride - Blood

2025-03-24T01:28:20Z

AKernaghan:

{{DISPLAYTITLE:Chloride - Blood}}

[[Category:Tests]]
[[Category:Biochemistry]]
{| class="wikitable"
|'''Synonym(s)'''
|Cl-
|-
|'''Tube/Container Type'''
|4 mL green top, gold top or red top
|-
|'''''
|0.5 mL Paediatric brown, yellow, or green top
|-
|'''Sample Type'''
|Plasma or Serum (Clotted or LH)
|-
|'''Registration Code'''
|PE
|-
|'''Add-on conditions'''
|7 days @ 4°C
|-
|'''Test Availability'''
|Mon - Sun, 24 hours
|-
|'''Turnaround Time'''
|Hastings 1 - 2.5 hours / Central HB 6 - 8 hours / Wairoa 12 hours
|-
|'''Where analysed'''
|Hastings
|-
|'''Department'''
|Biochemistry, (06) 878 1308 ext. 2448
|-
|'''Deletion Code'''
|3513
|-
|'''Useful Information'''
|[https://www.pathologytestsexplained.org.au/ptests-pro.php?q=Chloride Click Here]
|-
|'''Measurement Uncertainty'''
|Available upon request
|}

Tests:Chemo Profile

2025-03-24T01:24:04Z

AKernaghan:

{{DISPLAYTITLE:Chemo Profile}}

[[Category:Tests]]
[[Category:Biochemistry]]
[[Category:Haematology]]
{| class="wikitable"
|'''Synonym(s)'''
|Chemotherapy, Chemo
|-
|'''Tube/Container Type'''
|4 mL green top, gold top or red top, and 4 mL purple top
|-
|'''''
|0.5 ml Paediatric brown, yellow, or green top and 0.5 purple top
|-
|'''Sample Type'''
|Plasma or Serum (Clotted or LH)
|-
|'''Registration Code'''
|PCHM and CBCD. PMG and ESR if on stamp.
|-
|'''Minimum Volumes'''
|250uL for CBC, 1.5mL for ESR (if requested)
|-
|'''Add-on conditions'''
|N/A
|-
|'''Test Availability'''
|Mon - Sun, 24 hours
|-
|'''Turnaround Time'''
|Hastings 1 - 2.5 hours / Central HB 6 - 8 hours / Wairoa 12 hours
|-
|'''Where analysed'''
|Hastings
|-
|'''Department'''
|Biochemistry ext. 2448 and Haematology ext.2445
|-
|'''Deletion Code'''
|N/A
|-
|'''Useful Information'''
|Register profile code (PCHM) and CBCD. Individual codes required for Magnesium and ESR if requested.
|-
|'''Measurement Uncertainty'''
|Available upon request
|}

Tests:CEA

2025-03-24T01:19:46Z

AKernaghan:

{{DISPLAYTITLE:CEA}}

[[Category:Tests]]
[[Category:Biochemistry]]
{| class="wikitable"
|'''Synonym(s)'''
|Carcinogen Embryonic Antigen, Tumour, Tumor
|-
|'''Tube/Container Type'''
|4 mL green top, gold top or red top
|-
|'''''
|0.5 mL Paediatric brown, yellow, or green top
|-
|'''Sample Type'''
|Plasma or Serum (Clotted or LH)
|-
|'''Registration Code'''
|CEA
|-
|'''Add-on conditions'''
|24 hours @ 4°C
|-
|'''Test Availability'''
|Mon - Fri 0800 - 1700
|-
|'''Turnaround Time'''
|Hastings 1 - 2.5 hours / Central HB 6 - 8 hours / Wairoa 12 hours
|-
|'''Where analysed'''
|Hastings
|-
|'''Department'''
|Biochemistry, (06) 878 1308 ext. 2448
|-
|'''Deletion Code'''
|3334
|-
|'''Useful Information'''
|[https://www.pathologytestsexplained.org.au/ptests.php?q=CEA+%28Carcinoembryonic+antigen%29 Click Here]
|-
|'''Measurement Uncertainty'''
|Available upon request
|}

Tests:Carboxyhaemoglobin

2025-03-24T01:14:43Z

AKernaghan:

{{DISPLAYTITLE:Carboxyhaemoglobin}}

[[Category:Tests]]
[[Category:Biochemistry]]
{| class="wikitable"
|'''Synonym(s)'''
|Carbon Monoxide, HbCO
|-
|'''Tube/Container Type'''
|4 mL DARK GREEN NON-GEL/Blood Gas Syringe. Must be tested within 30 minutes of sample collection.
|-
|'''''
|0.5 mL in blood gas syringe or capillary blood gas tube - contact Paediatrics
|-
|'''Sample Type'''
|Heparinised syringe or dark green whole blood
|-
|'''Registration Code'''
|ABG
|-
|'''Add-on conditions'''
|N/A
|-
|'''Test Availability'''
|Mon - Sun, 24 hours
|-
|'''Turnaround Time'''
|Hastings 30 min
|-
|'''Where analysed'''
|Hastings
|-
|'''Department'''
|Biochemistry, (06) 878 1308 ext. 2448
|-
|'''Deletion Code'''
|4687
|-
|'''Useful Information'''
|Click Here
|-
|'''Measurement Uncertainty'''
|Available upon request
|}

Tests:Carbamazepine

2025-03-24T01:13:39Z

AKernaghan:

{{DISPLAYTITLE:Carbamazepine}}

[[Category:Tests]]
[[Category:Biochemistry]]
{| class="wikitable"
|'''Synonym(s)'''
|Tegretol, Carb
|-
|'''Tube/Container Type'''
|4 mL green top, gold top or red top
|-
|'''''
|0.5 mL Paediatric brown, yellow, or green top
|-
|'''Sample Type'''
|Plasma or Serum (Clotted or LH)
|-
|'''Registration Code'''
|CARB
|-
|'''Add-on conditions'''
|7 days @ 4°C
|-
|'''Test Availability'''
|Mon - Sun, 24 hours
|-
|'''Turnaround Time'''
|Hastings 1 - 2.5 hours / Central HB 6 - 8 hours / Wairoa 12 hours
|-
|'''Where analysed'''
|Hastings
|-
|'''Department'''
|Biochemistry, (06) 878 1308 ext. 2448
|-
|'''Deletion Code'''
|4648
|-
|'''Useful Information'''
|[https://www.pathologytestsexplained.org.au/ptests-pro.php?q=Carbamazepine Click Here]
|-
|'''Measurement Uncertainty'''
|Available upon request
|}

Tests:CAPD - Biochemistry

2025-03-24T01:12:35Z

AKernaghan:

{{DISPLAYTITLE:CAPD - Biochemistry}}

[[Category:Tests]]
[[Category:Biochemistry]]
{| class="wikitable"
|'''Synonym(s)'''
|CAPD, PD
|-
|'''Tube/Container Type'''
|4 mL fluid in 1 x Lithium Heparin (green top) and/or sterile container
|-
|'''''
|4 mL fluid in 1 x Lithium Heparin (green top) and/or sterile container
|-
|'''Sample Type'''
|CAPD Fluid
|-
|'''Registration Code'''
|FLUD
|-
|'''Add-on conditions'''
|N/A
|-
|'''Test Availability'''
|Mon - Sun, 24 hours
|-
|'''Turnaround Time'''
|Hastings 1 - 2.5 hours / Central HB 6 - 8 hours / Wairoa 12 hours
|-
|'''Where analysed'''
|Hastings
|-
|'''Department'''
|Biochemistry, (06) 878 1308 ext. 2448
|-
|'''Deletion Code'''
|3441
|-
|'''Useful Information'''
|
|-
|'''Measurement Uncertainty'''
|N/A
|}

Tests:Calcium, Magnesium and Phosphate

2025-03-24T01:06:13Z

AKernaghan:

{{DISPLAYTITLE:Calcium, Magnesium and Phosphate}}

[[Category:Tests]]
[[Category:Biochemistry]]
{| class="wikitable"
|'''Synonym(s)'''
|Ca, Mg, PO4, extended
|-
|'''Tube/Container Type'''
|4 mL green top, gold top or red top
|-
|'''''
|0.5 mL Paediatric brown, yellow, or green top
|-
|'''Sample Type'''
|Plasma or Serum (Clotted or LH)
|-
|'''Registration Code'''
|PCMP
|-
|'''Add-on conditions'''
|7 days @ 4°C
|-
|'''Test Availability'''
|Mon - Sun, 24 hours
|-
|'''Turnaround Time'''
|Hastings 1 - 2.5 hours / Central HB 6 - 8 hours / Wairoa 12 hours
|-
|'''Where analysed'''
|Hastings
|-
|'''Department'''
|Biochemistry, (06) 878 1308 ext. 2448
|-
|'''Deletion Code'''
|N/A
|-
|'''Useful Information'''
|Extended electrolytes registered as PE+PCMP
|-
|'''Measurement Uncertainty'''
|Available upon request
|}

Tests:Calcium and Phosphate

2025-03-24T01:05:19Z

AKernaghan:

{{DISPLAYTITLE:Calcium and Phosphate}}

[[Category:Tests]]
[[Category:Biochemistry]]
{| class="wikitable"
|'''Test'''
|Calcium and Phosphate
|-
|'''Synonym(s)'''
|Ca,PO4
|-
|'''Tube/Container Type'''
|4 mL green top, gold top or red top
|-
|'''''
|0.5 mL Paediatric brown, yellow, or green top
|-
|'''Sample Type'''
|Plasma or Serum (Clotted or LH)
|-
|'''Registration Code'''
|PCAP
|-
|'''Add-on conditions'''
|7 days @ 4°C
|-
|'''Test Availability'''
|Mon - Sun, 24 hours
|-
|'''Turnaround Time'''
|Hastings 1 - 2.5 hours / Central HB 6 - 8 hours / Wairoa 12 hours
|-
|'''Where analysed'''
|Hastings
|-
|'''Department'''
|Biochemistry, (06) 878 1308 ext. 2448
|-
|'''Deletion Code'''
|N/A
|-
|'''Useful Information'''
|
|-
|'''Measurement Uncertainty'''
|Available upon request
|}

Tests:Calcium - Urine

2025-03-24T01:04:21Z

AKernaghan:

{{DISPLAYTITLE:Calcium - Urine}}

[[Category:Tests]]
[[Category:Biochemistry]]
{| class="wikitable"
|'''Synonym(s)'''
|Urine Ca
|-
|'''Tube/Container Type'''
|Acidified Urine - timed
|-
|'''''
|Urine - random or timed
|-
|'''Sample Type'''
|Urine
|-
|'''Registration Code'''
|UCA
|-
|'''Add-on conditions'''
|7 days @ 4°C
|-
|'''Test Availability'''
|random urine: Mon - Sun 24 hours, timed urine: Mon - Fri 0800 - 1700
|-
|'''Turnaround Time'''
|Hastings 2 - 3 hours / Central HB 6 - 8 hours / Wairoa 12 hours
|-
|'''Where analysed'''
|Hastings
|-
|'''Department'''
|Biochemistry, (06) 878 1308 ext. 2448
|-
|'''Deletion Code'''
|4094
|-
|'''Useful Information'''
|
|-
|'''Measurement Uncertainty'''
|Available upon request
|}

Tests:Calcium - Ionised

2025-03-24T01:03:50Z

AKernaghan:

{{DISPLAYTITLE:Calcium - Ionised}}

[[Category:Tests]]
[[Category:Biochemistry]]
{| class="wikitable"
|'''Synonym(s)'''
|Ca++, Ca2+
|-
|'''Tube/Container Type'''
|Arterial - 1 mL in vented blood gas syringe : Venous 1 mL in non-vented blood gas syringe : RED Top (serum) tube can be used for an iCa request without associated blood gas, this must reach the lab unopened within 30min, spun immediately, separated and tested immediately.
|-
|'''''
|0.5 mL in blood gas syringe or capillary blood gas tube - contact Paediatrics
|-
|'''Sample Type'''
|Heparinised syringe or dark green whole blood
|-
|'''Registration Code'''
|ABG
|-
|'''Add-on conditions'''
|Not available as an add on test due to sample stability
|-
|'''Test Availability'''
|Mon - Sun, 24 hours
|-
|'''Turnaround Time'''
|Hastings 30 min
|-
|'''Where analysed'''
|Hastings
|-
|'''Department'''
|Biochemistry, (06) 878 1308 ext. 2448
|-
|'''Deletion Code'''
|4687
|-
|'''Useful Information'''
|[https://www.pathologytestsexplained.org.au/ptests.php?q=Ionised+calcium Click Here]
|-
|'''Measurement Uncertainty'''
|Available upon request
|}

Tests:Calcium - corrected

2025-03-21T00:49:58Z

AKernaghan:

{{DISPLAYTITLE:Calcium - corrected}}

[[Category:Tests]]
[[Category:Biochemistry]]
{| class="wikitable"
|'''Synonym(s)'''
|Ca, corr ca
|-
|'''Tube/Container Type'''
|4 mL green top, gold top or red top
|-
|'''''
|0.5 mL Paediatric brown, yellow, or green top
|-
|'''Sample Type'''
|Plasma or Serum (Clotted or LH)
|-
|'''Registration Code'''
|PCA
|-
|'''Add-on conditions'''
|7 days @ 4°C
|-
|'''Test Availability'''
|Mon - Sun, 24 hours
|-
|'''Turnaround Time'''
|Hastings 1 - 2.5 hours / Central HB 6 - 8 hours / Wairoa 12 hours
|-
|'''Where analysed'''
|Hastings
|-
|'''Department'''
|Biochemistry, (06) 878 1308 ext. 2448
|-
|'''Deletion Code'''
|3521
|-
|'''Useful Information'''
|Click Here
|-
|'''Measurement Uncertainty'''
|Available upon request
|}

Tests:Calcium - Blood

2025-03-20T22:59:13Z

AKernaghan:

{{DISPLAYTITLE:Calcium - Blood}}

[[Category:Tests]]
[[Category:Biochemistry]]
{| class="wikitable"
|'''Synonym(s)'''
|Ca
|-
|'''Tube/Container Type'''
|C or gold top
|-
|'''''
|0.5 mL Paediatric brown, yellow, or green top
|-
|'''Sample Type'''
|Plasma or Serum (Clotted or LH)
|-
|'''Registration Code'''
|PCA
|-
|'''Add-on conditions'''
|7 days @ 4°C
|-
|'''Test Availability'''
|Mon - Sun, 24 hours
|-
|'''Turnaround Time'''
|Hastings 1 - 2.5 hours / Central HB 6 - 8 hours / Wairoa 12 hours
|-
|'''Where analysed'''
|Hastings
|-
|'''Department'''
|Biochemistry, (06) 878 1308 ext. 2448
|-
|'''Deletion Code'''
|3521
|-
|'''Useful Information'''
|[https://www.pathologytestsexplained.org.au/ptests.php?q=Calcium Click Here]
|-
|'''Measurement Uncertainty'''
|Available upon request
|}

Tests:CA19-9

2025-03-20T22:51:58Z

AKernaghan:

{{DISPLAYTITLE:CA19-9}}

[[Category:Tests]]
[[Category:Biochemistry]]
{| class="wikitable"
|'''Synonym(s)'''
|Tumour Marker, Pancreatic, Tumor
|-
|'''Tube/Container Type'''
|4 mL green top, gold top or red top
|-
|'''''
|0.5 mL Paediatric brown, yellow, or green top
|-
|'''Sample Type'''
|Plasma or Serum (Clotted or LH)
|-
|'''Registration Code'''
|C199
|-
|'''Add-on conditions'''
|24 hours @ 4°C
|-
|'''Test Availability'''
|Monday to Friday 8am - 5pm
|-
|'''Turnaround Time'''
|See Test Availability (above)
|-
|'''Where analysed'''
|Hastings
|-
|'''Department'''
|Biochemistry, (06) 878 1308 ext. 2448
|-
|'''Deletion Code'''
|6449
|-
|'''Useful Information'''
|[https://www.pathologytestsexplained.org.au/ptests.php?q=CA19-9+%28Cancer+antigen+19-9%29 Click Here]
|-
|'''Measurement Uncertainty'''
|Available upon request
|}

Tests:CA15-3

2025-03-20T22:46:00Z

AKernaghan:

{{DISPLAYTITLE:CA15-3}}

[[Category:Tests]]
[[Category:Biochemistry]]
{| class="wikitable"
|'''Synonym(s)'''
|Tumour Marker, Breast, Tumor
|-
|'''Tube/Container Type'''
|4 mL green top, gold top or red top
|-
|'''''
|0.5 mL Paediatric brown, yellow, or green top
|-
|'''Sample Type'''
|Plasma or Serum (Clotted or LH)
|-
|'''Registration Code'''
|C153
|-
|'''Add-on conditions'''
|24 hours @ 4°C
|-
|'''Test Availability'''
|Monday to Friday 8am - 5pm
|-
|'''Turnaround Time'''
|See Test Availability (above)
|-
|'''Where analysed'''
|Hastings
|-
|'''Department'''
|Biochemistry, (06) 878 1308 ext. 2448
|-
|'''Deletion Code'''
|3329
|-
|'''Useful Information'''
|[https://www.pathologytestsexplained.org.au/ptests-pro.php?q=CA15-3+%28Cancer+antigen+15-3%29 Click Here]
|-
|'''Measurement Uncertainty'''
|Available upon request
|}

Tests:CA125

2025-03-20T22:45:14Z

AKernaghan:

{{DISPLAYTITLE:CA125}}

[[Category:Tests]]
[[Category:Biochemistry]]
{| class="wikitable"
|'''Synonym(s)'''
|Tumour Marker, Ovarian, Tumor
|-
|'''Tube/Container Type'''
|4 mL green top, gold top or red top
|-
|'''''
|0.5 mL Paediatric brown, yellow, or green top
|-
|'''Sample Type'''
|Plasma or Serum (Clotted or LH)
|-
|'''Registration Code'''
|CA25
|-
|'''Add-on conditions'''
|24 hours @ 4°C
|-
|'''Test Availability'''
|Mon - Fri 0800 - 1700
|-
|'''Turnaround Time'''
|Hastings 1 - 2.5 hours / Central HB 6 - 8 hours / Wairoa 12 hours
|-
|'''Where analysed'''
|Hastings
|-
|'''Department'''
|Biochemistry, (06) 878 1308 ext. 2448
|-
|'''Deletion Code'''
|6447
|-
|'''Useful Information'''
|[https://www.pathologytestsexplained.org.au/ptests-pro.php?q=CA+125+%28Cancer+antigen+125%29 Click Here]
|-
|'''Measurement Uncertainty'''
|Available upon request
|}

Tests:Bone Profile

2025-03-20T22:44:34Z

AKernaghan:

{{DISPLAYTITLE:Bone Profile}}

[[Category:Tests]]
[[Category:Biochemistry]]
{| class="wikitable"
|'''Synonym(s)'''
|Includes: ALP, Calcium, Corrected Calcium and Phosphate
|-
|'''Tube/Container Type'''
|4 mL green top, gold top or red top
|-
|'''''
|0.5 mL Paediatric brown, yellow, or green top
|-
|'''Sample Type'''
|Plasma or Serum (Clotted or LH)
|-
|'''Registration Code'''
|PCAP + PALP
|-
|'''Add-on conditions'''
|24 hours @ 4°C
|-
|'''Test Availability'''
|Mon - Sun, 24 hours
|-
|'''Turnaround Time'''
|Hastings 1 - 2.5 hours / Central HB 6 - 8 hours / Wairoa 12 hours
|-
|'''Where analysed'''
|Hastings
|-
|'''Department'''
|Biochemistry, (06) 878 1308 ext. 2448
|-
|'''Deletion Code'''
|3521 + 3522 + 3527 + 5772
|-
|'''Useful Information'''
|
|-
|'''Measurement Uncertainty'''
|Available upon request
|}

Tests:Bilirubin (Total)

2025-03-20T22:22:59Z

AKernaghan:

{{DISPLAYTITLE:Bilirubin (Total)}}

[[Category:Tests]]
[[Category:Biochemistry]]
{| class="wikitable"
|'''Synonym(s)'''
|Bili, Serum Bilirubin
|-
|'''Tube/Container Type'''
|4 mL green top, gold top or red top. Protect from light.
|-
|'''''
|0.5 mL Paediatric brown, yellow, or green top. Protect from light.
|-
|'''Sample Type'''
|Plasma or Serum (Clotted or LH)
|-
|'''Registration Code'''
|PBL
|-
|'''Add-on conditions'''
|7 days @ 4°C, if light protected
|-
|'''Test Availability'''
|Mon - Sun, 24 hours
|-
|'''Turnaround Time'''
|Hastings 1 - 2.5 hours / Central HB 6 - 8 hours / Wairoa 12 hours
|-
|'''Where analysed'''
|Hastings
|-
|'''Department'''
|Biochemistry, (06) 878 1308 ext. 2448
|-
|'''Deletion Code'''
|3525
|-
|'''Useful Information'''
|[https://www.pathologytestsexplained.org.au/ptests.php?q=Bilirubin Click Here]
|-
|'''Measurement Uncertainty'''
|Available upon request
|}

Tests:Bilirubin (Conjugated) - Paediatric

2025-03-20T22:20:22Z

AKernaghan:

{{DISPLAYTITLE:Bilirubin (Conjugated) - Paediatric}}

[[Category:Tests]]
[[Category:Biochemistry]]
{| class="wikitable"
|'''Synonym(s)'''
|Direct Bilirubin (Paediatric), Split Bilirubin (Paediatric)
|-
|'''Tube/Container Type'''
|4 mL green top, gold top or red top
|-
|'''''
|0.5 mL Paediatric brown, yellow, or green top. Protect from light.
|-
|'''Sample Type'''
|Serum (Clotted)
|-
|'''Registration Code'''
|PCBL
|-
|'''Add-on conditions'''
|7 days @ 4°C, if light protected
|-
|'''Test Availability'''
|Mon - Sun, 24 hours
|-
|'''Turnaround Time'''
|Hastings 1 - 2.5 hours / Central HB 6 - 8 hours / Wairoa 12 hours
|-
|'''Where analysed'''
|Hastings
|-
|'''Department'''
|Biochemistry, (06) 878 1308 ext. 2449
|-
|'''Deletion Code'''
|3527
|-
|'''Useful Information'''
|[https://www.pathologytestsexplained.org.au/ptests.php?q=Bilirubin Click Here]
|-
|'''Measurement Uncertainty'''
|Available upon request
|}

Tests:Bilirubin (Conjugated) - Adult

2025-03-20T22:18:04Z

AKernaghan:

{{DISPLAYTITLE:Bilirubin (Conjugated) - Adult}}

[[Category:Tests]]
[[Category:Biochemistry]]
{| class="wikitable"
|'''Test'''
|Bilirubin (Conjugated) - Adult
|-
|'''Synonym(s)'''
|Direct Bilirubin (Adult), Split Bilirubin (Adult)
|-
|'''Tube/Container Type'''
|4 mL green top, gold top or red top
|-
|'''''
|0.5 mL Paediatric brown, yellow, or green top. Protect from light.
|-
|'''Sample Type'''
|Plasma or Serum (Clotted or LH)
|-
|'''Registration Code'''
|PCBL
|-
|'''Add-on conditions'''
|7 days @ 4°C, if light protected
|-
|'''Test Availability'''
|Mon - Sun, 24 hours
|-
|'''Turnaround Time'''
|Hastings 1 - 2.5 hours / Central HB 6 - 8 hours / Wairoa 12 hours
|-
|'''Where analysed'''
|Hastings
|-
|'''Department'''
|Biochemistry, (06) 878 1308 ext. 2448
|-
|'''Deletion Code'''
|3526
|-
|'''Useful Information'''
|[https://www.pathologytestsexplained.org.au/ptests.php?q=Bilirubin Click Here]
|-
|'''Measurement Uncertainty'''
|Available upon request
|}

Tests:B12

2025-03-20T22:12:23Z

AKernaghan:

[[Category:Tests]]
[[Category:Biochemistry]]
{| class="wikitable"
|'''Synonym(s)'''
|Vit B12, Vitamin B12, Cobalamin, VIT
|-
|'''Tube/Container Type'''
|4 mL green top, gold top or red top
|-
|'''''
|0.5 mL Paediatric brown, yellow, or green top
|-
|'''Sample Type'''
|Plasma or Serum (Clotted or LH)
|-
|'''Registration Code'''
|B12, VIT (B12+Fol)
|-
|'''Add-on conditions'''
|7 days @ 4°C
|-
|'''Test Availability'''
|Mon - Fri 0800 - 1700
|-
|'''Turnaround Time'''
|Hastings 1 - 2.5 hours / Central HB 6 - 8 hours / Wairoa 12 hours
|-
|'''Where analysed'''
|Hastings
|-
|'''Department'''
|Biochemistry, (06) 878 1308 ext. 2448
|-
|'''Deletion Code'''
|7874
|-
|'''Useful Information'''
|B12 and folate requested together are registered as VIT
[https://www.pathologytestsexplained.org.au/ptests.php?q=Vitamin+B12 Click Here]
|-
|'''Measurement Uncertainty'''
|Available upon request
|}
{{DISPLAYTITLE:B12}}

Tests:AST

2025-03-20T22:11:40Z

AKernaghan:

{{DISPLAYTITLE:AST}}
{| class="wikitable"
|'''Test'''
|AST
|-
|'''Synonym(s)'''
|Aspartate Aminotransferase, SGOT,
|-
|'''Tube/Container Type'''
|4 mL green top, gold top or red top
|-
|'''''
|0.5 mL Paediatric brown, yellow, or green top
|-
|'''Sample Type'''
|Plasma or Serum (Clotted or LH)
|-
|'''Registration Code'''
|PAST
|-
|'''Add-on conditions'''
|7 days @ 4°C
|-
|'''Test Availability'''
|Mon - Sun, 24 hours
|-
|'''Turnaround Time'''
|Hastings 1 - 2.5 hours / Central HB 6 - 8 hours / Wairoa 12 hours
|-
|'''Where analysed'''
|Hastings
|-
|'''Department'''
|Biochemistry, (06) 878 1308 ext. 2448
|-
|'''Deletion Code'''
|3529
|-
|'''Useful Information'''
|[https://www.pathologytestsexplained.org.au/ptests.php?q=AST+%28Aspartate+aminotransferase%29 Click Here]
|-
|'''Measurement Uncertainty'''
|Available upon request
|}
[[Category:Tests]]
[[Category:Biochemistry]]

Tests:CA125

2025-03-20T20:53:07Z

AKernaghan:

{{DISPLAYTITLE:CA125}}

[[Category:Tests]]
[[Category:Biochemistry]]
{| class="wikitable"
|'''Synonym(s)'''
|Tumour Marker, Ovarian, Tumor
|-
|'''Tube/Container Type'''
|4 mL green top or gold top
|-
|'''''
|0.5 mL Paediatric brown, yellow, or green top
|-
|'''Sample Type'''
|Plasma or Serum (Clotted or LH)
|-
|'''Registration Code'''
|CA25
|-
|'''Add-on conditions'''
|24 hours @ 4°C
|-
|'''Test Availability'''
|Mon - Fri 0800 - 1700
|-
|'''Turnaround Time'''
|Hastings 1 - 2.5 hours / Central HB 6 - 8 hours / Wairoa 12 hours
|-
|'''Where analysed'''
|Hastings
|-
|'''Department'''
|Biochemistry, (06) 878 1308 ext. 2448
|-
|'''Deletion Code'''
|6447
|-
|'''Useful Information'''
|[https://www.pathologytestsexplained.org.au/ptests-pro.php?q=CA+125+%28Cancer+antigen+125%29 Click Here]
|-
|'''Measurement Uncertainty'''
|Available upon request
|}

Tests:Bone Profile

2025-03-20T20:43:36Z

AKernaghan:

{{DISPLAYTITLE:Bone Profile}}

[[Category:Tests]]
[[Category:Biochemistry]]
{| class="wikitable"
|'''Synonym(s)'''
|Includes: ALP, Calcium, Corrected Calcium and Phosphate
|-
|'''Tube/Container Type'''
|4 mL green top or gold top
|-
|'''''
|0.5 mL Paediatric brown, yellow, or green top
|-
|'''Sample Type'''
|Plasma or Serum (Clotted or LH)
|-
|'''Registration Code'''
|PCAP + PALP
|-
|'''Add-on conditions'''
|24 hours @ 4°C
|-
|'''Test Availability'''
|Mon - Sun, 24 hours
|-
|'''Turnaround Time'''
|Hastings 1 - 2.5 hours / Central HB 6 - 8 hours / Wairoa 12 hours
|-
|'''Where analysed'''
|Hastings
|-
|'''Department'''
|Biochemistry, (06) 878 1308 ext. 2448
|-
|'''Deletion Code'''
|3521 + 3522 + 3527 + 5772
|-
|'''Useful Information'''
|
|-
|'''Measurement Uncertainty'''
|Available upon request
|}

Tests:Body Fluid Biochemistry

2025-03-20T20:42:52Z

AKernaghan:

{{DISPLAYTITLE:Body Fluid Biochemistry}}

[[Category:Tests]]
[[Category:Biochemistry]]
{| class="wikitable"
|'''Synonym(s)'''
|Fluid Chemistry - includes specific Biochemistry tests
|-
|'''Tube/Container Type'''
|Minimum 1 mL fluid collected into 4 mL green or gold tube.
|-
|'''''
|Body fluid collected into 4 mL Lithium Heparin or SST gel tube. Minimum 1 mL fluid. - Paediatric
|-
|'''Sample Type'''
|Fluid
|-
|'''Registration Code'''
|FLUD
|-
|'''Add-on conditions'''
|As per individual analyte
|-
|'''Test Availability'''
|Mon - Sun, 24 hours
|-
|'''Turnaround Time'''
|Hastings 1 - 2.5 hours / Central HB 6 - 8 hours / Wairoa 12 hours
|-
|'''Where analysed'''
|Hastings
|-
|'''Department'''
|Biochemistry, (06) 878 1308 ext. 2448
|-
|'''Deletion Code'''
|3441
|-
|'''Useful Information'''
|
|-
|'''Measurement Uncertainty'''
|Not available
|}

Tests:Blood Gases

2025-03-20T20:41:19Z

AKernaghan:

{{DISPLAYTITLE:Blood Gases}}

[[Category:Tests]]
[[Category:Biochemistry]]
{| class="wikitable"
|'''Synonym(s)'''
|ABG, VBG, Gases, Base Excess, Blood pH, pO2, Bicarbonate
|-
|'''Tube/Container Type'''
|Arterial - 1 mL in vented blood gas syringe : Venous 1 mL in non-vented blood gas syringe. Must be tested within 30 min of collection.
|-
|'''''
|0.5 mL in blood gas syringe or capillary blood gas tube - contact Paediatrics
|-
|'''Sample Type'''
|Heparinised syringe or dark green whole blood
|-
|'''Registration Code'''
|ABG
|-
|'''Add-on conditions'''
|N/A
|-
|'''Test Availability'''
|Mon - Sun, 24 hours
|-
|'''Turnaround Time'''
|Hastings 30 min
|-
|'''Where analysed'''
|Hastings
|-
|'''Department'''
|Biochemistry, (06) 878 1308 ext. 2448
|-
|'''Deletion Code'''
|4687
|-
|'''Useful Information'''
|[https://www.pathologytestsexplained.org.au/ptests.php?q=Blood+gases Click Here]
|-
|'''Measurement Uncertainty'''
|Available upon request
|}

Tests:Bilirubin (Total) - Neonatal

2025-03-20T20:40:09Z

AKernaghan:

{{DISPLAYTITLE:Bilirubin (Total) - Neonatal}}

[[Category:Tests]]
[[Category:Biochemistry]]
{| class="wikitable"
|'''Synonym(s)'''
|SBR, Bili (Total), Paediatric Bilirubin (Total)
|-
|'''Tube/Container Type'''
|N/A
|-
|'''''
|0.5 mL Paediatric brown, yellow, or green top. Protect from light.
|-
|'''Sample Type'''
|Serum (Clotted)
|-
|'''Registration Code'''
|PNBL
|-
|'''Add-on conditions'''
|7 days @ 4°C, if light protected
|-
|'''Test Availability'''
|Mon - Sun, 24 hours
|-
|'''Turnaround Time'''
|Hastings 1 - 2.5 hours / Central HB 6 - 8 hours / Wairoa 12 hours
|-
|'''Where analysed'''
|Hastings
|-
|'''Department'''
|Biochemistry, (06) 878 1308 ext. 2448
|-
|'''Deletion Code'''
|4403
|-
|'''Useful Information'''
|[https://www.pathologytestsexplained.org.au/ptests.php?q=Bilirubin Click Here]
|-
|'''Measurement Uncertainty'''
|Available upon request
|}

Tests:Bilirubin (Total)

2025-03-20T20:37:18Z

AKernaghan:

{{DISPLAYTITLE:Bilirubin (Total)}}

[[Category:Tests]]
[[Category:Biochemistry]]
{| class="wikitable"
|'''Synonym(s)'''
|Bili, Serum Bilirubin
|-
|'''Tube/Container Type'''
|4 mL green top or gold top. Protect from light.
|-
|'''''
|0.5 mL Paediatric brown, yellow, or green top. Protect from light.
|-
|'''Sample Type'''
|Plasma or Serum (Clotted or LH)
|-
|'''Registration Code'''
|PBL
|-
|'''Add-on conditions'''
|7 days @ 4°C, if light protected
|-
|'''Test Availability'''
|Mon - Sun, 24 hours
|-
|'''Turnaround Time'''
|Hastings 1 - 2.5 hours / Central HB 6 - 8 hours / Wairoa 12 hours
|-
|'''Where analysed'''
|Hastings
|-
|'''Department'''
|Biochemistry, (06) 878 1308 ext. 2448
|-
|'''Deletion Code'''
|3525
|-
|'''Useful Information'''
|[https://www.pathologytestsexplained.org.au/ptests.php?q=Bilirubin Click Here]
|-
|'''Measurement Uncertainty'''
|Available upon request
|}

Tests:Bilirubin (Conjugated) - Paediatric

2025-03-20T20:36:36Z

AKernaghan:

{{DISPLAYTITLE:Bilirubin (Conjugated) - Paediatric}}

[[Category:Tests]]
[[Category:Biochemistry]]
{| class="wikitable"
|'''Synonym(s)'''
|Direct Bilirubin (Paediatric), Split Bilirubin (Paediatric)
|-
|'''Tube/Container Type'''
|4 mL green top or gold top
|-
|'''''
|0.5 mL Paediatric brown, yellow, or green top. Protect from light.
|-
|'''Sample Type'''
|Serum (Clotted)
|-
|'''Registration Code'''
|PCBL
|-
|'''Add-on conditions'''
|7 days @ 4°C, if light protected
|-
|'''Test Availability'''
|Mon - Sun, 24 hours
|-
|'''Turnaround Time'''
|Hastings 1 - 2.5 hours / Central HB 6 - 8 hours / Wairoa 12 hours
|-
|'''Where analysed'''
|Hastings
|-
|'''Department'''
|Biochemistry, (06) 878 1308 ext. 2449
|-
|'''Deletion Code'''
|3527
|-
|'''Useful Information'''
|[https://www.pathologytestsexplained.org.au/ptests.php?q=Bilirubin Click Here]
|-
|'''Measurement Uncertainty'''
|Available upon request
|}

Tests:Bilirubin (Conjugated) - Adult

2025-03-20T20:35:48Z

AKernaghan:

{{DISPLAYTITLE:Bilirubin (Conjugated) - Adult}}

[[Category:Tests]]
[[Category:Biochemistry]]
{| class="wikitable"
|'''Test'''
|Bilirubin (Conjugated) - Adult
|-
|'''Synonym(s)'''
|Direct Bilirubin (Adult), Split Bilirubin (Adult)
|-
|'''Tube/Container Type'''
|4 mL green top or gold top
|-
|'''''
|0.5 mL Paediatric brown, yellow, or green top. Protect from light.
|-
|'''Sample Type'''
|Plasma or Serum (Clotted or LH)
|-
|'''Registration Code'''
|PCBL
|-
|'''Add-on conditions'''
|7 days @ 4°C, if light protected
|-
|'''Test Availability'''
|Mon - Sun, 24 hours
|-
|'''Turnaround Time'''
|Hastings 1 - 2.5 hours / Central HB 6 - 8 hours / Wairoa 12 hours
|-
|'''Where analysed'''
|Hastings
|-
|'''Department'''
|Biochemistry, (06) 878 1308 ext. 2448
|-
|'''Deletion Code'''
|3526
|-
|'''Useful Information'''
|[https://www.pathologytestsexplained.org.au/ptests.php?q=Bilirubin Click Here]
|-
|'''Measurement Uncertainty'''
|Available upon request
|}

Tests:Bicarbonate

2025-03-20T20:35:00Z

AKernaghan:

{{DISPLAYTITLE:Bicarbonate}}

[[Category:Tests]]
[[Category:Biochemistry]]
{| class="wikitable"
|'''Synonym(s)'''
|Bicarb, HCO3, tco2, carbon dioxide
|-
|'''Tube/Container Type'''
|All tubes must be capped, stable for 8hrs in Barricor, stable for 2hr in LiHep(DG) or SST. Once opened sample is stable for 30min.
|-
|'''''
|0.5 mL in blood gas syringe or capillary blood gas tube - contact Paediatrics
|-
|'''Sample Type'''
|Plasma or Serum (Clotted or LH)
|-
|'''Registration Code'''
|HCO3
|-
|'''Add-on conditions'''
|30 minutes @ 4°C
|-
|'''Test Availability'''
|Mon - Sun, 24 hours
|-
|'''Turnaround Time'''
|Hastings 1 - 2.5 hours / Central HB 6 - 8 hours / Wairoa 12 hours
|-
|'''Where analysed'''
|Hastings
|-
|'''Department'''
|Biochemistry, (06) 878 1308 ext. 2448
|-
|'''Deletion Code'''
|4523
|-
|'''Useful Information'''
|Mark tube as urgent and write HCO3 on the lid
[https://www.pathologytestsexplained.org.au/ptests.php?q=Bicarbonate Click Here]
|-
|'''Measurement Uncertainty'''
|Not available
|}

Tests:B12

2025-03-20T20:30:26Z

AKernaghan:

[[Category:Tests]]
[[Category:Biochemistry]]
{| class="wikitable"
|'''Synonym(s)'''
|Vit B12, Vitamin B12, Cobalamin, VIT
|-
|'''Tube/Container Type'''
|4 mL green top or gold top
|-
|'''''
|0.5 mL Paediatric brown, yellow, or green top
|-
|'''Sample Type'''
|Plasma or Serum (Clotted or LH)
|-
|'''Registration Code'''
|B12, VIT (B12+Fol)
|-
|'''Add-on conditions'''
|7 days @ 4°C
|-
|'''Test Availability'''
|Mon - Fri 0800 - 1700
|-
|'''Turnaround Time'''
|Hastings 1 - 2.5 hours / Central HB 6 - 8 hours / Wairoa 12 hours
|-
|'''Where analysed'''
|Hastings
|-
|'''Department'''
|Biochemistry, (06) 878 1308 ext. 2448
|-
|'''Deletion Code'''
|7874
|-
|'''Useful Information'''
|B12 and folate requested together are registered as VIT
[https://www.pathologytestsexplained.org.au/ptests.php?q=Vitamin+B12 Click Here]
|-
|'''Measurement Uncertainty'''
|Available upon request
|}
{{DISPLAYTITLE:B12}}

Tests:AST

2025-03-20T20:29:25Z

AKernaghan:

{{DISPLAYTITLE:AST}}
{| class="wikitable"
|'''Test'''
|AST
|-
|'''Synonym(s)'''
|Aspartate Aminotransferase, SGOT,
|-
|'''Tube/Container Type'''
|4 mL green top or gold top
|-
|'''''
|0.5 mL Paediatric brown, yellow, or green top
|-
|'''Sample Type'''
|Plasma or Serum (Clotted or LH)
|-
|'''Registration Code'''
|PAST
|-
|'''Add-on conditions'''
|7 days @ 4°C
|-
|'''Test Availability'''
|Mon - Sun, 24 hours
|-
|'''Turnaround Time'''
|Hastings 1 - 2.5 hours / Central HB 6 - 8 hours / Wairoa 12 hours
|-
|'''Where analysed'''
|Hastings
|-
|'''Department'''
|Biochemistry, (06) 878 1308 ext. 2448
|-
|'''Deletion Code'''
|3529
|-
|'''Useful Information'''
|[https://www.pathologytestsexplained.org.au/ptests.php?q=AST+%28Aspartate+aminotransferase%29 Click Here]
|-
|'''Measurement Uncertainty'''
|Available upon request
|}
[[Category:Tests]]
[[Category:Biochemistry]]

Tests:Aspirate Biochemistry

2025-03-20T20:27:58Z

AKernaghan:

{{DISPLAYTITLE:Aspirate Biochemistry}}
{| class="wikitable"
|-
|'''Synonym(s)'''
|Fluid Chemistry - includes specific Biochemistry tests
|-
|'''Tube/Container Type'''
|Sterile aspirate - 1 x Lithium Heparin (green) tube, 1 x EDTA (purple) tube, 2 x "Urine" pots, and/or sterile container
|-
|'''''
|Sealed Arterial Blood Gas Syringe, 4 mL fluid in 1 x Lithium Heparin tube and/or sterile container
|-
|'''Sample Type'''
|Fluid
|-
|'''Registration Code'''
|FLUD
|-
|'''Add-on conditions'''
|As per individual analyte
|-
|'''Test Availability'''
|Mon - Sun, 24 hours
|-
|'''Turnaround Time'''
|Hastings 2 - 3 hours / Central HB 6 - 8 hours / Wairoa 12 hours
|-
|'''Where analysed'''
|Hastings
|-
|'''Department'''
|Biochemistry, (06) 878 1308 ext. 2448
|-
|'''Deletion Code'''
|3441
|-
|'''Useful Information'''
|
|-
|'''Measurement Uncertainty'''
|Available upon request
|}
[[Category:Tests]]
[[Category:Biochemistry]]

Tests:Ammonia

2025-03-20T20:26:50Z

AKernaghan:

{{DISPLAYTITLE:Ammonia}}
{| class="wikitable"
|'''Test'''
|Ammonia
|-
|'''Synonym(s)'''
|NH3, nh3
|-
|'''Tube/Container Type'''
|Fasting 6 hours if patient is an adult. No fist clenching and no torniquet. Send sample on ice to laboratory, must arrive in lab within 30 minutes of collection. 4 mL EDTA (purple top)
|-
|'''''
|0.5 mL EDTA ONLY - Paediatric
|-
|'''Sample Type'''
|Whole Blood EDTA
|-
|'''Registration Code'''
|WAMM
|-
|'''Add-on conditions'''
|N/A
|-
|'''Test Availability'''
|Call Biochemistry
|-
|'''Turnaround Time'''
|Hastings 1 - 2.5 hours / Wairoa 12 hours
|-
|'''Where analysed'''
|Hastings
|-
|'''Department'''
|Biochemistry, (06) 878 1308 ext. 2448
|-
|'''Deletion Code'''
|3246
|-
|'''Useful Information'''
|[https://www.pathologytestsexplained.org.au/ptests.php?q=Ammonia Click Here]
|-
|'''Measurement Uncertainty'''
|Available upon request
|}
[[Category:Tests]]
[[Category:Biochemistry]]

Tests:ALT

2025-03-20T20:22:03Z

AKernaghan:

{{DISPLAYTITLE:ALT}}
{| class="wikitable"
|'''Test'''
|Alanine Aminotransferase
|-
|'''Synonym(s)'''
|Alanine Aminotransferase, ALT, LFT
|-
|'''Tube/Container Type'''
|4 mL green top, gold top or red top
|-
|'''''
|0.5 mL Paediatric brown, yellow, or green top
|-
|'''Sample Type'''
|Plasma or Serum (Clotted or LH)
|-
|'''Registration Code'''
|PALT
|-
|'''Add-on conditions'''
|7 days @ 4°C
|-
|'''Test Availability'''
|Mon - Sun, 24 hours
|-
|'''Turnaround Time'''
|Hastings 1 - 2.5 hours / Central HB 6 - 8 hours / Wairoa 12 hours
|-
|'''Where analysed'''
|Hastings
|-
|'''Department'''
|Biochemistry, (06) 878 1308 ext. 2448
|-
|'''Deletion Code'''
|3530
|-
|'''Useful Information'''
|[https://pathologytestsexplained.org.au/learning/test-index/alt Click Here]
|-
|'''Measurement Uncertainty'''
|Available upon request
|}
[[Category:Tests]]
[[Category:Biochemistry]]

Tests:ALP

2025-03-20T20:18:58Z

AKernaghan:

{{DISPLAYTITLE:ALP}}
{| class="wikitable"
|'''Test'''
|Alkaline Phosphatase
|-
|'''Synonym(s)'''
|ALP, Alk Phos, alp, LFT
|-
|'''Tube/Container Type'''
|4 mL green top, gold top or red top
|-
|'''''
|0.5 mL Paediatric brown, yellow, or green top
|-
|'''Sample Type'''
|Plasma or Serum (Clotted or LH)
|-
|'''Registration Code'''
|PALP
|-
|'''Add-on conditions'''
|7 days @ 4°C
|-
|'''Test Availability'''
|Mon - Sun, 24 hours
|-
|'''Turnaround Time'''
|Hastings 1 - 2.5 hours / Central HB 6 - 8 hours / Wairoa 12 hours
|-
|'''Where analysed'''
|Hastings
|-
|'''Department'''
|Biochemistry, (06) 878 1308 ext. 2448
|-
|'''Deletion Code'''
|3527
|-
|'''Useful Information'''
|[https://pathologytestsexplained.org.au/ptests.php?q=Alkaline+phosphatase+%28ALP%29 Click Here]
|-
|'''Measurement Uncertainty'''
|Available upon request
|}
[[Category:Tests]]
[[Category:Biochemistry]]

Tests:Albumin Creatinine Ratio - Urine

2025-03-20T20:16:06Z

AKernaghan:

{{DISPLAYTITLE:Albumin Creatinine Ratio - Urine}}
{| class="wikitable"
|'''Test'''
|Albumin Creatinine Ratio - Urine
|-
|'''Synonym(s)'''
|Microalbumin, Malb, ACR, Urine Creatinine
|-
|'''Tube/Container Type'''
|Urine - timed or random
|-
|'''Sample Type'''
|Urine
|-
|'''Registration Code'''
|MALB and UCRN
|-
|'''Add-on conditions'''
|6 days @ 4°C
|-
|'''Test Availability'''
|Mon - Sun, 24 hours
|-
|'''Turnaround Time'''
|Hastings 2 - 3 hours / Central HB 6 - 8 hours / Wairoa 12 hours
|-
|'''Where analysed'''
|Hastings
|-
|'''Department'''
|Biochemistry, (06) 878 1308 ext. 2448
|-
|'''Deletion Code'''
|N/A
|-
|'''Useful Information'''
|[https://pathologytestsexplained.org.au/ptests.php?q=Albumin-creatinine%20ratio Click Here]
|-
|'''Measurement Uncertainty'''
|Available upon request
|}
[[Category:Tests]]
[[Category:Biochemistry]]