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Tests:Lactate

2026-04-15T21:56:43Z

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{{DISPLAYTITLE:Lactate}}

[[Category:Tests]]
[[Category:Biochemistry]]
{| class="wikitable"
|'''Synonym(s)'''
|Lact, Lactic Acid
|-
|'''Tube/Container Type'''
|Arterial - 1 mL in blood gas syringe : See useful information below for alternate acceptable sample types.
|-
|'''''
|0.5 mL in blood gas syringe or capillary blood gas tube - contact Paediatrics
|-
|'''Sample Type'''
|
|-
|'''Registration Code'''
|ABG - When blood gas syringe is received
LACT - if Dark Green tube is received
|-
|'''Add-on conditions'''
|Due to limited stability, SAMPLE MUST ARRIVE IN THE LABORATORY WITHIN 15mins after collection.
|-
|'''Test Availability'''
|Mon - Sun, 24 hours
|-
|'''Turnaround Time'''
|Hastings 30 min / Central HB 1 hour / Wairoa 1 hour
|-
|'''Where analysed'''
|Hastings
|-
|'''Department'''
|Biochemistry, (06) 878 1308 ext. 2448
|-
|'''Deletion Code'''
|3839
|-
|'''Useful Information'''
|Alternate specimen types include; Dark green Lithium heparin (NON-gel), Light green Li Hep (Barricor/PST), Red/Orange Serum tube
[https://www.pathologytestsexplained.org.au/ptests-pro.php?q=Lactate Click Here]
|-
|'''Measurement Uncertainty'''
|Available upon request
|}

Tests:Lactate

2026-04-15T21:56:16Z

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{{DISPLAYTITLE:Lactate}}

[[Category:Tests]]
[[Category:Biochemistry]]
{| class="wikitable"
|'''Synonym(s)'''
|Lact, Lactic Acid
|-
|'''Tube/Container Type'''
|Arterial - 1 mL in blood gas syringe : See useful information below for alternate acceptable sample types.
|-
|'''''
|0.5 mL in blood gas syringe or capillary blood gas tube - contact Paediatrics
|-
|'''Sample Type'''
|
|-
|'''Registration Code'''
|ABG - When blood gas syringe is received register
LACT - if Dark Green tube is received.
|-
|'''Add-on conditions'''
|Due to limited stability, SAMPLE MUST ARRIVE IN THE LABORATORY WITHIN 15mins after collection.
|-
|'''Test Availability'''
|Mon - Sun, 24 hours
|-
|'''Turnaround Time'''
|Hastings 30 min / Central HB 1 hour / Wairoa 1 hour
|-
|'''Where analysed'''
|Hastings
|-
|'''Department'''
|Biochemistry, (06) 878 1308 ext. 2448
|-
|'''Deletion Code'''
|3839
|-
|'''Useful Information'''
|Alternate specimen types include; Dark green Lithium heparin (NON-gel), Light green Li Hep (Barricor/PST), Red/Orange Serum tube
[https://www.pathologytestsexplained.org.au/ptests-pro.php?q=Lactate Click Here]
|-
|'''Measurement Uncertainty'''
|Available upon request
|}

Tests:Glucose Tolerance Test

2026-04-15T21:52:43Z

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{{DISPLAYTITLE:Glucose Tolerance Test}}

[[Category:Tests]]
[[Category:Biochemistry]]
{| class="wikitable"
|'''Synonym(s)'''
|GTT
|-
|'''Tube/Container Type'''
|4 mL green or gold if less than 2 hours before spun
or
Fluoride/oxalate (grey) if more than 2 hours before spun.
|-
|'''''Special Conditions'''
|*Obtain confirmation with patient that he/she fasted at least 8hours but no longer than 16hrs before the test. ONLY water is permitted.
<nowiki>*</nowiki>Clearly label the sample as with sampling time.
|-
|'''Sample Type'''
|Plasma or Serum (Clotted or LH)
|-
|'''Registration Code'''
|OGTT
|-
|'''Add-on conditions'''
|N/A
|-
|'''Test Availability'''
|Mon - Fri 0800 - 1400
|-
|'''Turnaround Time'''
|Hastings 2.5 hours / Central HB 6 - 8 hours / Wairoa 12 hours
|-
|'''Where analysed'''
|Hastings
|-
|'''Department'''
|Biochemistry, (06) 878 1308 ext. 2448
|-
|'''Deletion Code'''
|3160
|-
|'''Useful Information'''
|Click Here
|-
|'''Measurement Uncertainty'''
|Not Applicable
|}

Tests:Diabetic Profile

2026-04-15T21:28:48Z

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{{DISPLAYTITLE:Diabetic Profile}}

[[Category:Tests]]
[[Category:Biochemistry]]
{| class="wikitable"
|'''Synonym(s)'''
|Diabetic
|-
|'''Tube/Container Type'''
|4 ml green top or gold 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)
|-
|'''Minimum Volume'''
|2mL plasma or serum
|-
|'''Registration Code'''
|PDIA and HBA
|-
|'''Add-on conditions'''
|8 hours for Glucose
3 days for Folate and Electrolytes (on barrier)

7 days @ 4°C off the barrier
|-
|'''Test Availability'''
|Mon - Sun, 24 hours
|-
|'''Turnaround Time'''
|Hastings 1 - 2.5 hours / Central HB 6 - 8 hours / Wairoa 12 hours/HbA1C 2-3 days
|-
|'''Where analysed'''
|Hastings
|-
|'''Department'''
|Biochemistry, (06) 878 1308 ext. 2448
|-
|'''Deletion Code'''
|N/A
|-
|'''Useful Information'''
|Register Profile code and HBA
|-
|'''Measurement Uncertainty'''
|Available upon request
|}

Tests:Creatinine Clearance

2026-04-15T21:24:39Z

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{{DISPLAYTITLE:Creatinine Clearance}}

[[Category:Tests]]
[[Category:Biochemistry]]
{| class="wikitable"
|'''Synonym(s)'''
|N/A
|-
|'''Tube/Container Type'''
|24 hour urine collection AND 4 mL green or gold blood sample
|-
|'''''
|24 hour urine collection AND 0.5 mL Paediatric brown, yellow, or green top
|-
|'''Special condition:'''
|Blood Creatinine test should be done within 24hrs
|-
|'''Sample Type'''
|Urine and Plasma or Serum (Clotted or LH)
|-
|'''Minimum Volume'''
|200uL urine aliquot and 200uL plasma or serum aliquot
|-
|'''Registration Code'''
|CCL + VOL
|-
|'''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'''
|3080+3862
|-
|'''Useful Information'''
|Click Here
|-
|'''Measurement Uncertainty'''
|Not Applicable
|}

Tests:Urea, Electrolytes, Creatinine and Glucose

2026-04-09T01:37:12Z

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{{DISPLAYTITLE:Urea, Electrolytes, Creatinine and Glucose}}

[[Category:Tests]]
[[Category:Biochemistry]]
{| class="wikitable"
|'''Synonym(s)'''
|UECG
|-
|'''Tube/Container Type'''
|4 mL green top or gold top
|-
|'''''
|0.5 mL Paediatric brown, yellow, or green top
|-
|'''Sample Type'''
|Serum or Plasma
|-
|'''Minimum Volume'''
|350uL Serum or Plasma
|-
|'''Registration Code'''
|PGBA
|-
|'''Add-on conditions'''
|8 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'''
|N/A
|-
|'''Useful Information'''
|
|-
|'''Measurement Uncertainty'''
|Available upon request
|}

Tests:Urea and electrolytes

2026-04-09T01:36:43Z

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{{DISPLAYTITLE:Urea and electrolytes}}

[[Category:Tests]]
[[Category:Biochemistry]]
{| class="wikitable"
|'''Synonym(s)'''
|UE
|-
|'''Tube/Container Type'''
|4 mL green top or gold top
|-
|'''''
|0.5 mL Paediatric brown, yellow, or green top
|-
|'''Sample Type'''
|Serum or Plasma
|-
|'''Minimum Volume'''
|350uL Serum or Plasma
|-
|'''Registration Code'''
|PUE
|-
|'''Add-on conditions'''
|8 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'''
|N/A
|-
|'''Useful Information'''
|Add PCRN on in-patient requests
|-
|'''Measurement Uncertainty'''
|Available upon request
|}

Tests:UEC

2026-04-09T01:35:55Z

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{{DISPLAYTITLE:UEC}}

[[Category:Tests]]
[[Category:Biochemistry]]
{| class="wikitable"
|'''Synonym(s)'''
|UEC, RFT
|-
|'''Tube/Container Type'''
|4 mL green top or gold top
|-
|'''''
|0.5 mL Paediatric brown, yellow, or green top
|-
|'''Sample Type'''
|Serum or Plasma
|-
|'''Minimum Volume'''
|350uL Serum or Plasma
|-
|'''Registration Code'''
|PUEC
|-
|'''Add-on conditions'''
|3 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:Troponin I

2026-04-09T01:34:27Z

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{{DISPLAYTITLE:Troponin I}}

[[Category:Tests]]
[[Category:Biochemistry]]
{| class="wikitable"
|'''Synonym(s)'''
|Trop, trop I, TNI, Cardiac Enzymes, CE, troponin, tni
|-
|'''Tube/Container Type'''
|4 mL green top or gold top
|-
|'''''
|0.5 mL Paediatric brown, yellow, or green top - SEPARATE TUBE
|-
|'''Sample Type'''
|Plasma or Serum (Clotted or LH)
|-
|'''Minimum volume'''
|600uL plasma or serum
|-
|'''Registration Code'''
|PTNI
|-
|'''Add-on conditions'''
|8 hours @ RT
|-
|'''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'''
|3917
|-
|'''Useful Information'''
|Click Here
|-
|'''Measurement Uncertainty'''
|Available upon request
|}
[[Category:Tests]]

Tests:Triglycerides

2026-04-09T01:33:24Z

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{{DISPLAYTITLE:Triglycerides}}

[[Category:Tests]]
[[Category:Biochemistry]]
{| class="wikitable"
|'''Synonym(s)'''
|Trig; trigs
|-
|'''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)
|-
|'''Minimum volume'''
|200uL plasma or serum
|-
|'''Registration Code'''
|TRIG
|-
|'''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'''
|7185
|-
|'''Useful Information'''
|Click Here
|-
|'''Measurement Uncertainty'''
|Available upon request
|}

Tests:Transferrin

2026-04-09T01:30:52Z

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{{DISPLAYTITLE:Transferrin}}

[[Category:Tests]]
[[Category:Biochemistry]]
{| class="wikitable"
|'''Synonym(s)'''
|Iron Studies, Iron Binding Capacity
|-
|'''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)
|-
|'''Minimum volume'''
|300uL plasma or serum
|-
|'''Registration Code'''
|PIT or PIS
|-
|'''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'''
|4991
|-
|'''Useful Information'''
|[https://pathologytestsexplained.org.au/learning/test-index/tibc Click Here]
|-
|'''Measurement Uncertainty'''
|Available upon request
|}

Tests:Iron Studies

2026-04-09T01:29:52Z

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{{DISPLAYTITLE:Iron Studies}}

[[Category:Tests]]
[[Category:Biochemistry]]
{| class="wikitable"
|'''Synonym(s)'''
|Iron Status, Iron Profile; Includes: Iron, Ferritin, Transferrin, %saturation calculated
|-
|'''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)
|-
|'''Minimum volume'''
|300uL plasma or serum
|-
|'''Registration Code'''
|PIS
|-
|'''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'''
|4534
|-
|'''Useful Information'''
|[https://www.pathologytestsexplained.org.au/ptests.php?q=Iron+studies Click Here]
|-
|'''Measurement Uncertainty'''
|Available upon request
|}

Tests:Total Protein - Urine

2026-04-09T01:28:10Z

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{{DISPLAYTITLE:Total Protein - Urine}}

[[Category:Tests]]
[[Category:Biochemistry]]
{| class="wikitable"
|'''Synonym(s)'''
|Urine Prot, PCR
|-
|'''Tube/Container Type'''
|Urine - random or timed
|-
|'''''
|Urine - random or timed
|-
|'''Sample Type'''
|Urine
|-
|'''Minimum volume'''
|200uL urine
|-
|'''Registration Code'''
|UPRO
|-
|'''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'''
|3594
|-
|'''Useful Information'''
|Click Here
|-
|'''Measurement Uncertainty'''
|Available upon request
|}
[https://hawkesbaylabmanual.co.nz/wiki/images/1/14/24-Hour-urine-collection.pdf 24 Hour Urine Instructions]

Tests:Total Protein - CSF

2026-04-09T01:26:39Z

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{{DISPLAYTITLE:Total Protein - CSF}}

[[Category:Tests]]
[[Category:Biochemistry]]
{| class="wikitable"
|'''Synonym(s)'''
|TP, cerebrospinal fluid, lumbar puncture
|-
|'''Tube/Container Type'''
|CSF in 3 x numbered labelled sterile tubes
|-
|'''''
|CSF in 3 x numbered labelled sterile tubes
|-
|'''Sample Type'''
|CSF
|-
|'''Minimum volume'''
|350uL CSF
|-
|'''Registration Code'''
|CSF
|-
|'''Add-on conditions'''
|N/A
|-
|'''Test Availability'''
|Mon - Sun, 24 hours
|-
|'''Turnaround Time'''
|Hastings 1 - 2.5 hours
|-
|'''Where analysed'''
|Hastings
|-
|'''Department'''
|Biochemistry, (06) 878 1308 ext. 2448
|-
|'''Deletion Code'''
|3761
|-
|'''Useful Information'''
|
|-
|'''Measurement Uncertainty'''
|N/A
|}

Tests:Total Protein - Blood

2026-04-09T01:25:24Z

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{{DISPLAYTITLE:Total Protein - Blood}}

[[Category:Tests]]
[[Category:Biochemistry]]
{| class="wikitable"
|'''Synonym(s)'''
|Protein, TP, Prot
|-
|'''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)
|-
|'''Minimum volume'''
|200uL plasma or serum
|-
|'''Registration Code'''
|PTP
|-
|'''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'''
|3523
|-
|'''Useful Information'''
|[https://www.pathologytestsexplained.org.au/ptests-pro.php?q=TP+%28Total+protein%29 Click Here]
|-
|'''Measurement Uncertainty'''
|Available upon request
|}

Tests:Tobramycin

2026-04-09T01:23:36Z

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{{DISPLAYTITLE:Tobramycin}}

[[Category:Tests]]
[[Category:Biochemistry]]
{| class="wikitable"
|'''Synonym(s)'''
|Tobr
|-
|'''Tube/Container Type'''
|4 mL green top or gold top
|-
|'''''
|0.5 mL Paediatric brown, yellow, or green top SEPARATE TUBE. NOTE: Special collection conditions.
|-
|'''Sample Type'''
|Plasma or Serum (Clotted or LH)
|-
|'''Minimum volume'''
|200uL plasma or serum
|-
|'''Registration Code'''
|TOBR
|-
|'''Add-on conditions'''
|24 hours @ 4°C (8 hours if patient on combination of antibiotics)
|-
|'''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'''
|4790
|-
|'''Useful Information'''
|
|-
|'''Measurement Uncertainty'''
|Available upon request
|}

Tests:Thyroid Function Tests

2026-04-09T01:22:02Z

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{{DISPLAYTITLE:Thyroid Function Tests}}

[[Category:Tests]]
[[Category:Biochemistry]]
{| class="wikitable"
|'''Synonym(s)'''
|TSH - if TSH is abnormal, FT4 and FT3 will be added
|-
|'''Tube/Container Type'''
|4 mL green top or gold top
|-
|'''''
|(x2)0.5 mL Paediatric brown, yellow, or green top - SEPARATE TUBE
|-
|'''Sample Type'''
|Plasma or Serum (Clotted or LH)
|-
|'''Minimum volume'''
|600uL plasma or serum
|-
|'''Registration Code'''
|PTSH
|-
|'''Add-on conditions'''
|6 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'''
|3340
|-
|'''Useful Information'''
|GP reqests for TFT are registered for PT4
[https://www.pathologytestsexplained.org.au/ptests.php?q=Thyroid+Function+Tests Click Here]
|-
|'''Measurement Uncertainty'''
|Available upon request
|}

Tests:Thyroid Stimulating Hormone

2026-04-09T01:21:34Z

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{{DISPLAYTITLE:Thyroid Stimulating Hormone}}

[[Category:Tests]]
[[Category:Biochemistry]]
{| class="wikitable"
|'''Synonym(s)'''
|TSH, Thyroid Function
|-
|'''Tube/Container Type'''
|4 mL green top or gold top
|-
|'''''
|0.5 mL Paediatric brown, yellow, or green top - SEPARATE TUBE
|-
|'''Sample Type'''
|
{| class="wikitable"
|Plasma or Serum (Clotted or LH)
|}
|-
|'''Minimum volume'''
|600uL plasma or serum
|-
|'''Registration Code'''
|PTSH
|-
|'''Add-on conditions'''
|6 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'''
|3283
|-
|'''Useful Information'''
|[https://www.pathologytestsexplained.org.au/ptests.php?q=TSH+%28Thyroid+Stimulating+Hormone%29 Click Here]
|-
|'''Measurement Uncertainty'''
|Available upon request
|}

Tests:Thyroid Stimulating Hormone

2026-04-09T01:20:48Z

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{{DISPLAYTITLE:Thyroid Stimulating Hormone}}

[[Category:Tests]]
[[Category:Biochemistry]]
{| class="wikitable"
|'''Synonym(s)'''
|TSH, Thyroid Function
|-
|'''Tube/Container Type'''
|4 mL green top or gold top
|-
|'''''
|0.5 mL Paediatric brown, yellow, or green top - SEPARATE TUBE
|-
|'''Sample Type'''
|
{| class="wikitable"
|Plasma or Serum (Clotted or LH)
|}
|-
|'''Minimum volume'''
|350uL plasma or serum
|-
|'''Registration Code'''
|PTSH
|-
|'''Add-on conditions'''
|6 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'''
|3283
|-
|'''Useful Information'''
|[https://www.pathologytestsexplained.org.au/ptests.php?q=TSH+%28Thyroid+Stimulating+Hormone%29 Click Here]
|-
|'''Measurement Uncertainty'''
|Available upon request
|}

Tests:Thyroid Stimulating Hormone

2026-04-09T01:15:05Z

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{{DISPLAYTITLE:Thyroid Stimulating Hormone}}

[[Category:Tests]]
[[Category:Biochemistry]]
{| class="wikitable"
|'''Synonym(s)'''
|TSH, Thyroid Function
|-
|'''Tube/Container Type'''
|4 mL green top or gold top
|-
|'''''
|0.5 mL Paediatric brown, yellow, or green top - SEPARATE TUBE
|-
|'''Sample Type'''
|350uL plasma or serum
|-
|'''Registration Code'''
|PTSH
|-
|'''Add-on conditions'''
|6 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'''
|3283
|-
|'''Useful Information'''
|[https://www.pathologytestsexplained.org.au/ptests.php?q=TSH+%28Thyroid+Stimulating+Hormone%29 Click Here]
|-
|'''Measurement Uncertainty'''
|Available upon request
|}

Tests:Thyroid Stimulating Hormone

2026-04-09T01:14:17Z

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{{DISPLAYTITLE:Thyroid Stimulating Hormone}}

[[Category:Tests]]
[[Category:Biochemistry]]
{| class="wikitable"
|'''Synonym(s)'''
|TSH, Thyroid Function
|-
|'''Tube/Container Type'''
|4 mL green top or gold top
|-
|'''''
|0.5 mL Paediatric brown, yellow, or green top - SEPARATE TUBE
|-
|'''Sample Type'''
|
|-
|'''Registration Code'''
|PTSH
|-
|'''Add-on conditions'''
|6 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'''
|3283
|-
|'''Useful Information'''
|[https://www.pathologytestsexplained.org.au/ptests.php?q=TSH+%28Thyroid+Stimulating+Hormone%29 Click Here]
|-
|'''Measurement Uncertainty'''
|Available upon request
|}

Tests:Thyroid Function Tests

2026-04-09T00:03:57Z

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{{DISPLAYTITLE:Thyroid Function Tests}}

[[Category:Tests]]
[[Category:Biochemistry]]
{| class="wikitable"
|'''Synonym(s)'''
|TSH - if TSH is abnormal, FT4 and FT3 will be added
|-
|'''Tube/Container Type'''
|4 mL green top or gold top
|-
|'''''
|(x2)0.5 mL Paediatric brown, yellow, or green top - SEPARATE TUBE
|-
|'''Sample Type'''
|Plasma or Serum (Clotted or LH)
|-
|'''Minimum volume'''
|350uL plasma or serum
|-
|'''Registration Code'''
|PTSH
|-
|'''Add-on conditions'''
|6 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'''
|3340
|-
|'''Useful Information'''
|GP reqests for TFT are registered for PT4
[https://www.pathologytestsexplained.org.au/ptests.php?q=Thyroid+Function+Tests Click Here]
|-
|'''Measurement Uncertainty'''
|Available upon request
|}

Tests:Theophylline

2026-04-08T23:59:35Z

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{{DISPLAYTITLE:Theophylline}}

[[Category:Tests]]
[[Category:Biochemistry]]
{| class="wikitable"
|'''Synonym(s)'''
|Aminophylline, Nuelin
|-
|'''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)
|-
|'''Minimum volume'''
|200uL plasma or serum
|-
|'''Registration Code'''
|THEO
|-
|'''Add-on conditions'''
|7 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'''
|4781
|-
|'''Useful Information'''
|
|-
|'''Measurement Uncertainty'''
|Available upon request
|}

Tests:Tacrolimus

2026-04-08T23:58:04Z

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{{DISPLAYTITLE:Tacrolimus}}

[[Category:Tests]]
[[Category:Biochemistry]]
{| class="wikitable"
|'''Synonym(s)'''
|Tac, Tacro
|-
|'''Tube/Container Type'''
|SEPARATE TUBE - 4 mL PURPLE TOP ONLY
|-
|'''''
|0.5 mL Paediatric purple top only
|-
|'''Sample Type'''
|WHOLE BLOOD
|-
|'''Minimum volume'''
|700uL whole blood
|-
|'''Registration Code'''
|TAC
|-
|'''Add-on conditions'''
|7 days @ 4°C
|-
|'''Test Availability'''
|Batch Tested - Monday + Thursday
|-
|'''Turnaround Time'''
|See Test Availability (above)
|-
|'''Where analysed'''
|Hastings
|-
|'''Department'''
|Biochemistry, (06) 878 1308 ext. 2448
|-
|'''Deletion Code'''
|8578
|-
|'''Useful Information'''
|[https://www.pathologytestsexplained.org.au/ptests-pro.php?q=Tacrolimus Click Here]
|-
|'''Measurement Uncertainty'''
|Available upon request
|}

Tests:Syphilis Serology

2026-04-08T23:45:55Z

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{{DISPLAYTITLE:Syphilis Serology}}

[[Category:Tests]]
[[Category:Microbiology]]
{| class="wikitable"
|'''Synonym(s)'''
|Syph, TPHA, RPR, VDRL
|-
|'''Specimen'''
|10 mL plain (RED - NO GEL) or SST (Gold top). Lithium heparin is acceptable but a recollect will be required for confirmation testing.
|-
|'''Sample volume'''
|Serum (Clotted)
|-
|'''Minimum volume'''
|250uL SERUM
|-
|'''Paediatric Specimen'''
|0.5 mL Plain separate tube
|-
|'''Add-on conditions'''
|7 days @ 4°C, specimen kept for three months
|-
|'''Test Availability'''
|Mon - Fri 0800 - 1600
|-
|'''Turnaround Time'''
|Hastings 2 - 4 hours / Central HB & Wairoa 24 hours
|-
|'''Where analysed'''
|Hastings
|-
|'''Department'''
|Microbiology, (06) 878 1308 ext. 2637
|-
|'''Registration Code'''
|SYPH
|-
|'''Deletion Code'''
|2416
|-
|'''Useful Information'''
|Click Here
|-
|'''Measurement Uncertainty'''
|N/A
|}

Tests:Synacthen Test

2026-04-08T23:42:56Z

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{{DISPLAYTITLE:Synacthen Test}}

[[Category:Tests]]
[[Category:Biochemistry]]
{| class="wikitable"
|'''Synonym(s)'''
|SynACTHen Stimulation Test, SST, short synacthen test
|-
|'''Tube/Container Type'''
|4 mL green or gold per timed collection. Please write time of collection on tube.
|-
|'''''
|0.5 mL Paediatric brown, yellow, or green top per timed request. Please write time of collection on tube.
|-
|'''Sample Type'''
|Plasma or Serum (Clotted or LH)
|-
|'''Minimum volume'''
|250uL plasma or serum
|-
|'''Registration Code'''
|CORT
|-
|'''Add-on conditions'''
|N/A
|-
|'''Test Availability'''
|Mon - Sun, 24 hours
|-
|'''Turnaround Time'''
|Hastings 2 - 3 hours / Central HB N/A / Wairoa 12 hours
|-
|'''Where analysed'''
|Hastings
|-
|'''Department'''
|Biochemistry, (06) 878 1308 ext. 2448
|-
|'''Deletion Code'''
|9407
|-
|'''Useful Information'''
|[https://www.pathologytestsexplained.org.au/ptests-pro.php?q=Synacthen+test Click Here]
|-
|'''Measurement Uncertainty'''
|Not Applicable
|}

Tests:Sodium - Urine

2026-04-08T23:41:44Z

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{{DISPLAYTITLE:Sodium - Urine}}

[[Category:Tests]]
[[Category:Biochemistry]]
{| class="wikitable"
|'''Synonym(s)'''
|UNa, Urine Na, Urine Electrolytes
|-
|'''Tube/Container Type'''
|Plain urine - random or timed
|-
|'''''
|Urine - random or timed
|-
|'''Sample Type'''
|Urine
|-
|'''Minimum volume'''
|200uL urine
|-
|'''Registration Codel'''
|UNA
|-
|'''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'''
|3541
|-
|'''Useful Information'''
|
|-
|'''Measurement Uncertainty'''
|Available upon request
|}

Tests:Salicylate - Blood

2026-04-08T23:38:13Z

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{{DISPLAYTITLE:Salicylate - Blood}}

[[Category:Tests]]
[[Category:Biochemistry]]
{| class="wikitable"
|'''Synonym(s)'''
|Aspirin, Aspro, Salicylic Acid, ASA, SA
|-
|'''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)
|-
|'''Minimum volume'''
|200uL plasma or serum
|-
|'''Registration Code'''
|SALI
|-
|'''Add-on conditions'''
|14 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'''
|3495
|-
|'''Useful Information'''
|[https://www.pathologytestsexplained.org.au/ptests-pro.php?q=Salicylate Click Here]
|-
|'''Measurement Uncertainty'''
|Available upon request
|}

Tests:Rubella Serology

2026-04-08T23:36:52Z

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{{DISPLAYTITLE:Rubella Serology}}

[[Category:Tests]]
[[Category:Microbiology]]
{| class="wikitable"
|'''Synonym(s)'''
|Rubella IgG, MMR
|-
|'''Specimen'''
|10 mL plain (RED - NO GEL) or SST (Gold top). Lithium heparin is acceptable but a recollect will be required for confirmation testing.
|-
|'''Paediatric Specimen'''
|0.5 mL plain
|-
|'''Sample type'''
|Serum (Clotted)
|-
|'''Minimum volume'''
|250uL serum
|-
|'''Add-on conditions'''
|7 days @ 4°C, specimen kept for three months
|-
|'''Test Availability'''
|Mon - Fri 0800 - 1600
|-
|'''Turnaround Time'''
|Hastings 2 - 4 hours / Central HB & Wairoa 24 hours
|-
|'''Where analysed'''
|Hastings
|-
|'''Department'''
|Microbiology, (06) 878 1308 ext. 2637
|-
|'''Registration Code'''
|RUBD
|-
|'''Deletion Code'''
|2438
|-
|'''Useful Information'''
|If MMR is requested: Register the test codes for Rubella, Measles and Mumps serology. Samples for Measles and Mumps are sent to CHL.
|-
|'''Measurement Uncertainty'''
|Available upon request
|}

Tests:Rubella Serology

2026-04-08T23:36:23Z

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{{DISPLAYTITLE:Rubella Serology}}

[[Category:Tests]]
[[Category:Microbiology]]
{| class="wikitable"
|'''Synonym(s)'''
|Rubella IgG, MMR
|-
|'''Specimen'''
|10 mL plain (RED - NO GEL) or SST (Gold top). Lithium heparin is acceptable but a recollect will be required for confirmation testing.
|-
|'''Paediatric Specimen'''
|0.5 mL plain
|-
|'''Sample type'''
|Serum (Clotted)
|-
|'''Minimum volume'''
|250uL plasma or serum
|-
|'''Add-on conditions'''
|7 days @ 4°C, specimen kept for three months
|-
|'''Test Availability'''
|Mon - Fri 0800 - 1600
|-
|'''Turnaround Time'''
|Hastings 2 - 4 hours / Central HB & Wairoa 24 hours
|-
|'''Where analysed'''
|Hastings
|-
|'''Department'''
|Microbiology, (06) 878 1308 ext. 2637
|-
|'''Registration Code'''
|RUBD
|-
|'''Deletion Code'''
|2438
|-
|'''Useful Information'''
|If MMR is requested: Register the test codes for Rubella, Measles and Mumps serology. Samples for Measles and Mumps are sent to CHL.
|-
|'''Measurement Uncertainty'''
|Available upon request
|}

Tests:Rubella Serology

2026-04-08T23:35:54Z

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{{DISPLAYTITLE:Rubella Serology}}

[[Category:Tests]]
[[Category:Microbiology]]
{| class="wikitable"
|'''Synonym(s)'''
|Rubella IgG, MMR
|-
|'''Specimen'''
|10 mL plain (RED - NO GEL) or SST (Gold top). Lithium heparin is acceptable but a recollect will be required for confirmation testing.
|-
|'''Paediatric Specimen'''
|0.5 mL plain
|-
|'''Sample type'''
|Plasma or Serum (Clotted or LH)
|-
|'''Minimum volume'''
|250uL plasma or serum
|-
|'''Add-on conditions'''
|7 days @ 4°C, specimen kept for three months
|-
|'''Test Availability'''
|Mon - Fri 0800 - 1600
|-
|'''Turnaround Time'''
|Hastings 2 - 4 hours / Central HB & Wairoa 24 hours
|-
|'''Where analysed'''
|Hastings
|-
|'''Department'''
|Microbiology, (06) 878 1308 ext. 2637
|-
|'''Registration Code'''
|RUBD
|-
|'''Deletion Code'''
|2438
|-
|'''Useful Information'''
|If MMR is requested: Register the test codes for Rubella, Measles and Mumps serology. Samples for Measles and Mumps are sent to CHL.
|-
|'''Measurement Uncertainty'''
|Available upon request
|}

Tests:RR2

2026-04-08T23:32:34Z

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{{DISPLAYTITLE:RR2}}

[[Category:Tests]]
[[Category:Biochemistry]]
[[Category:Haematology]]
{| class="wikitable"
|'''Synonym(s)'''
|Renal Review 2, Includes: Urea, Elecs, CRP, Total Protein, Phos, HIV, Hep C, Urate, Folate, Anti-HBs, HBsAg, Mg, B12, Lipids, Creat, Iron Studies, LFT, Calcium
|-
|'''Tube/Container Type'''
|10 mL RED no gel or gold top + 4 mL purple top
|-
|'''''
|0.5 ml Paediatric brown/yellow top, or 4ml RED no gel and 0.5 purple top
|-
|'''Sample Type'''
|Plasma or Serum, whole blood for CBC
|-
|'''Minimum Volume'''
|1mL plasma or serum, 250uL for CBC
|-
|'''Registration Code'''
|RR2 and CBCD
|-
|'''Add-on conditions'''
|N/A
|-
|'''Test Availability'''
|Mon - Sun, 24 hours, Serology Mon - Fri 0800 - 1700
|-
|'''Turnaround Time'''
|Hastings 1 - 2.5 hours / Central HB 6 - 8 hours / Wairoa 12 hours
|-
|'''Where analysed'''
|Hastings
|-
|'''Department'''
|Biochemistry ext. 2448, Haematology ext.2445 and Microbiology ext. 2637
|-
|'''Deletion Code'''
|N/A
|-
|'''Useful Information'''
|Mark tube for serology
|-
|'''Measurement Uncertainty'''
|Available upon request
|}

Tests:RR1

2026-04-08T23:30:49Z

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{{DISPLAYTITLE:RR1}}

[[Category:Tests]]
[[Category:Biochemistry]]
[[Category:Haematology]]
{| class="wikitable"
|'''Synonym(s)'''
|Renal Review 1, Includes: Urea, Elecs, CRP, Total Protein, Phos, Creat, Iron Studies, LFT, Calcium
|-
|'''Tube/Container Type'''
|4 mL green top or gold top + 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)
|-
|'''Minimum Volume'''
|1mL plasma or serum, 250uL for CBC
|-
|'''Registration Code'''
|RR1 and CBCD
|-
|'''Add-on conditions'''
|N/A
|-
|'''Test Availability'''
|Mon - Sun, 24 hours, Serology Mon - Fri 0800 - 1700
|-
|'''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'''
|
|-
|'''Measurement Uncertainty'''
|Available upon request
|}

Tests:RR1

2026-04-08T23:29:25Z

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{{DISPLAYTITLE:RR1}}

[[Category:Tests]]
[[Category:Biochemistry]]
[[Category:Haematology]]
{| class="wikitable"
|'''Synonym(s)'''
|Renal Review 1, Includes: Urea, Elecs, CRP, Total Protein, Phos, Creat, Iron Studies, LFT, Calcium
|-
|'''Tube/Container Type'''
|4 mL green top or gold top + 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)
|-
|'''Minimum volume'''
|1mL plasma or serum
|-
|'''Registration Code'''
|RR1 and CBCD
|-
|'''Minimum Volume'''
|250uL for CBC
|-
|'''Add-on conditions'''
|N/A
|-
|'''Test Availability'''
|Mon - Sun, 24 hours, Serology Mon - Fri 0800 - 1700
|-
|'''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'''
|
|-
|'''Measurement Uncertainty'''
|Available upon request
|}

Tests:Rheumatoid Factor

2026-04-08T23:25:46Z

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{{DISPLAYTITLE:Rheumatoid Factor}}

[[Category:Tests]]
[[Category:Biochemistry]]
{| class="wikitable"
|'''Synonym(s)'''
|RHF, RF, RA
|-
|'''Tube/Container Type'''
|10 mL RED - NO GEL or gold top Tube ONLY
|-
|'''''
|0.5 mL Paediatric brown or yellow top ONLY (NOT green) - SEPARATE TUBE
|-
|'''Sample Type'''
|Serum ONLY (Clotted)
|-
|'''Minimum volune'''
|200uL serum
|-
|'''Registration Code'''
|RHF
|-
|'''Add-on conditions'''
|3 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. 2449
|-
|'''Deletion Code'''
|6184
|-
|'''Useful Information'''
|[https://www.pathologytestsexplained.org.au/ptests-pro.php?q=RF+%28Rheumatoid+factor%29 Click Here]
|-
|'''Measurement Uncertainty'''
|Available upon request
|}

Tests:Renal function

2026-04-08T23:24:46Z

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{{DISPLAYTITLE:Renal function}}

[[Category:Tests]]
[[Category:Biochemistry]]
{| class="wikitable"
|'''Synonym(s)'''
|Renal, RFT, Kidney function
|-
|'''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)
|-
|'''Minimum volume'''
|350uL plasma or serum
|-
|'''Registration Code'''
|PUEC
|-
|'''Add-on conditions'''
|3 days @ 4°C if sample spun within 2 hours of collection
|-
|'''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'''
|689
|-
|'''Useful Information'''
|Click Here
|-
|'''Measurement Uncertainty'''
|Available upon request
|}

Tests:Protein Creatinine Ratio - Urine

2026-04-08T23:20:41Z

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{{DISPLAYTITLE:Protein Creatinine Ratio - Urine}}

[[Category:Tests]]
[[Category:Biochemistry]]
{| class="wikitable"
|'''Synonym(s)'''
|Urine Prot, PCR, Urine Creatinine
|-
|'''Tube/Container Type'''
|Urine - random or timed
|-
|'''''
|Urine - random or timed
|-
|'''Sample Type'''
|Urine
|-
|'''Minimum volume'''
|250uL urine
|-
|'''Registration Code'''
|UPRO and UCRN
|-
|'''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'''
|N/A
|-
|'''Useful Information'''
|?Pre eclampsia or PET treat sample as urgent
[https://www.pathologytestsexplained.org.au/ptests-pro.php?q=Protein+urine Click Here]
|-
|'''Measurement Uncertainty'''
|Available upon request
|}

Tests:Prostate Specific Antigen

2026-04-08T23:19:18Z

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{{DISPLAYTITLE:Prostate Specific Antigen}}

[[Category:Tests]]
[[Category:Biochemistry]]
{| class="wikitable"
|'''Synonym(s)'''
|PSA, Tumour, 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)
|-
|'''Minimum volume'''
|300uL plasma or serum
|-
|'''Registration Code'''
|PSA
|-
|'''Add-on conditions'''
|24 hours @ 4°C
|-
|'''Test Availability'''
|Monday to Friday 8am - 5pm
|-
|'''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'''
|3309
|-
|'''Useful Information'''
|[https://www.pathologytestsexplained.org.au/ptests.php?q=PSA+%28Prostate+specific+antigen%29 Click Here]
|-
|'''Measurement Uncertainty'''
|Available upon request
|}

Tests:Prolactin

2026-04-08T23:16:07Z

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{{DISPLAYTITLE:Prolactin}}

[[Category:Tests]]
[[Category:Biochemistry]]
{| class="wikitable"
|'''Synonym(s)'''
|Prl, Prol, fertility
|-
|'''Tube/Container Type'''
|4 mL green top or gold top
|-
|'''''
|0.5 mL Paediatric brown, yellow, or green top SEPARATE TUBE
|-
|'''Sample Type'''
|Plasma or Serum (Clotted or LH)
|-
|'''Minimum volume'''
|300uL plasma or serum
|-
|'''Registration Code'''
|TPRL
|-
|'''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'''
|5236
|-
|'''Useful Information'''
|[https://www.pathologytestsexplained.org.au/ptests-pro.php?q=Prolactin Click Here]
|-
|'''Measurement Uncertainty'''
|Available upon request
|}

Tests:Progesterone

2026-04-08T23:12:15Z

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{{DISPLAYTITLE:Progesterone}}

[[Category:Tests]]
[[Category:Biochemistry]]
{| class="wikitable"
|'''Synonym(s)'''
|Prog, fertility
|-
|'''Tube/Container Type'''
|4 mL green top or gold top
|-
|'''''
|0.5 mL Paediatric brown, yellow, or green top SEPARATE TUBE
|-
|'''Sample Type'''
|Plasma or Serum (Clotted or LH)
|-
|'''Minimum volume'''
|350uL plasma or serum
|-
|'''Registration Code'''
|TPRG
|-
|'''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'''
|3704
|-
|'''Useful Information'''
|[https://www.pathologytestsexplained.org.au/ptests-pro.php?q=Progesterone Click Here]
|-
|'''Measurement Uncertainty'''
|Available upon request
|}

Tests:Pre-eclampsia Screen

2026-04-08T23:10:12Z

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{{DISPLAYTITLE:Pre-eclampsia Screen}}

[[Category:Tests]]
[[Category:Biochemistry]]
[[Category:Haematology]]
{| class="wikitable"
|'''Synonym(s)'''
|PET, Pre eclampsia
|-
|'''Tube/Container Type'''
|4 mL green top or gold top and 4 mL purple top
|-
|'''''
|N/A
|-
|'''Sample Type'''
|Plasma or Serum (Clotted or LH) for Biochemistry and whole blood for CBCD
|-
|'''Registration Code'''
|PPET and CBCD, register UPRO and UCRN separately if urine sent.
|-
|'''Aliquot Instructions'''
|Plasma or Serum for biochemistry tests, Whole blood EDTA for CBC
|-
|'''Minimum Volume'''
|150 uL for Biochemistry, 250 uL for CBC
|-
|'''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'''
|Treat sample as URGENT. Register profile code (PPET) and CBCD. Urine Protein and Creatinine is usually requested, register separately.
|-
|'''Measurement Uncertainty'''
|Available upon request
|}

Tests:Potassium - Urine

2026-04-08T21:58:20Z

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{{DISPLAYTITLE:Potassium - Urine}}

[[Category:Tests]]
[[Category:Biochemistry]]
{| class="wikitable"
|'''Synonym(s)'''
|UK, Urine K, Urine Electrolytes
|-
|'''Tube/Container Type'''
|Plain urine - random or timed
|-
|'''''
|Urine - random or timed
|-
|'''Sample Type'''
|Urine
|-
|'''Minimum volume'''
|200uL urine
|-
|'''Registration Code'''
|UK
|-
|'''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'''
|3542
|-
|'''Useful Information'''
|>Click Here
|-
|'''Measurement Uncertainty'''
|Available upon request
|}

Tests:Potassium - Blood

2026-04-08T21:57:32Z

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{{DISPLAYTITLE:Potassium - Blood}}

[[Category:Tests]]
[[Category:Biochemistry]]
{| class="wikitable"
|'''Synonym(s)'''
|Pot, K, K+, Elects, Electrolytes
|-
|'''Tube/Container Type'''
|4 mL green top or gold top. Must be received in lab within 2 hours from collection.
|-
|'''''
|0.5 mL Paediatric brown, yellow, or green top
|-
|'''Sample Type'''
|Plasma or Serum (Clotted or LH)
|-
|'''Minimum volume'''
|200uL plasma or serum
|-
|'''Registration Code'''
|PPOT
|-
|'''Add-on conditions'''
|3 days @ 4°C if sample spun within 2 hours of collection
|-
|'''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'''
|3512
|-
|'''Useful Information'''
|[https://www.pathologytestsexplained.org.au/ptests-pro.php?q=Potassium Click Here]
|-
|'''Measurement Uncertainty'''
|Available upon request
|}

Tests:Polycose Test

2026-04-08T21:56:11Z

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{{DISPLAYTITLE:Polycose Test}}

[[Category:Tests]]
[[Category:Biochemistry]]
{| class="wikitable"
|'''Synonym(s)'''
|Gestational glucose load, glucose challenge, OGCT
|-
|'''Tube/Container Type'''
|4 mL green or gold top if less than 2 hours before spun. Grey top if more than 2 hours before spun. Please separate samples off the barrier if being sent from Waipukurau or Wairoa laboratories.
|-
|'''''
|0.5 mL Paediatric brown, yellow, or green top
|-
|'''Sample Type'''
|Plasma or Serum (Clotted or LH)
|-
|'''Minimum volume'''
|200uL plasma or serum
|-
|'''Registration Code'''
|OGCT
|-
|'''Add-on conditions'''
|N/A
|-
|'''Test Availability'''
|Mon - Sun, 24 hours
|-
|'''Turnaround Time'''
|Hastings 2.5 hours / Central HB 6 - 8 hours / Wairoa 12 hours
|-
|'''Where analysed'''
|Hastings
|-
|'''Department'''
|Biochemistry, (06) 878 1308 ext. 2448
|-
|'''Deletion Code'''
|Not Applicable
|-
|'''Useful Information'''
|Click Here
|-
|'''Measurement Uncertainty'''
|Not Applicable
|}
Please [https://hawkesbaylabmanual.co.nz/wiki/images/0/09/Glucose-Challenge-in-Pregnancy.pdf CLICK HERE] for the patient information sheet.

Tests:Phosphate - Urine

2026-04-08T21:54:50Z

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{{DISPLAYTITLE:Phosphate - Urine}}

[[Category:Tests]]
[[Category:Biochemistry]]
{| class="wikitable"
|'''Synonym(s)'''
|Urine PO4
|-
|'''Tube/Container Type'''
|Acidified Urine - random or timed
|-
|'''''
|Acidified Urine - random or timed
|-
|'''Sample Type'''
|Urine
|-
|'''Minimum volume'''
|200uL urine
|-
|'''Registration Code'''
|UPO4
|-
|'''Add-on conditions'''
|48 hours @ 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'''
|4089
|-
|'''Useful Information'''
|
|-
|'''Measurement Uncertainty'''
|Available upon request
|}

Tests:Phosphate - Blood

2026-04-08T21:53:54Z

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{{DISPLAYTITLE:Phosphate - Blood}}

[[Category:Tests]]
[[Category:Biochemistry]]
{| class="wikitable"
|'''Synonym(s)'''
|PO4, Phos
|-
|'''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)
|-
|'''Minimum volume'''
|200uL plasma or serum
|-
|'''Registration Code'''
|PPO4
|-
|'''Add-on conditions'''
|3 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'''
|3522
|-
|'''Useful Information'''
|[https://www.pathologytestsexplained.org.au/ptests.php?q=Phosphate Click Here]
|-
|'''Measurement Uncertainty'''
|Available upon request
|}

Tests:Phenytoin

2026-04-08T21:52:38Z

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{{DISPLAYTITLE:Phenytoin}}

[[Category:Tests]]
[[Category:Biochemistry]]
{| class="wikitable"
|'''Synonym(s)'''
|Dilantin
|-
|'''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)
|-
|'''Minimum volume'''
|200uL plasma or serum
|-
|'''Registration Code'''
|PHTN
|-
|'''Add-on conditions'''
|48 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'''
|4760
|-
|'''Useful Information'''
|[https://www.pathologytestsexplained.org.au/ptests-pro.php?q=Phenytoin Click Here]
|-
|'''Measurement Uncertainty'''
|Available upon request
|}

Tests:PH - Urine

2026-04-08T21:51:42Z

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{{DISPLAYTITLE:pH - Urine}}

[[Category:Tests]]
[[Category:Biochemistry]]
{| class="wikitable"
|'''Synonym(s)'''
|Urine pH is measured using POCT urine test strips, the same as those available on the wards.
|-
|'''Tube/Container Type'''
|Urine - random, mid-stream preferred. Do not centrifuge.
|-
|'''''
|As above.
|-
|'''Sample Type'''
|URINE (DO NOT CENTRIFUGE)
|-
|'''Registration Code'''
|UPH
|-
|'''Add-on conditions'''
|Should not stand at room temperature for >2hrs, if longer store at 4'C.
|-
|'''Test Availability'''
|Mon - Sun, 24 hours
|-
|'''Turnaround Time'''
|Hastings Lab - 2 hours, POCT on Wards - 5 min.
|-
|'''Where analysed'''
|Hastings Lab. This can also be measured using POCT urine test strips, available on the wards.
|-
|'''Department'''
|Biochemistry, (06) 878 1308 ext. 2448
|-
|'''Deletion Code'''
|3790
|-
|'''Useful Information'''
|
|-
|'''Measurement Uncertainty'''
|}

Tests:Parathyroid Hormone

2026-04-08T21:50:19Z

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{{DISPLAYTITLE:Parathyroid Hormone}}

[[Category:Tests]]
[[Category:Biochemistry]]
{| class="wikitable"
|'''Synonym(s)'''
|PTH
|-
|'''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)
|-
|'''Minimum volume'''
|600uL plasma or serum
|-
|'''Registration Code'''
|TPTH
|-
|'''Add-on conditions'''
|2 days @ 4°C
|-
|'''Test Availability'''
|Monday to Sunday 8am - 5pm
|-
|'''Turnaround Time'''
|See Test Availability (above)
|-
|'''Where analysed'''
|Hastings
|-
|'''Department'''
|Biochemistry, (06) 878 1308 ext. 2448
|-
|'''Deletion Code'''
|8522
|-
|'''Useful Information'''
|Yellow form for inpatients
[https://www.pathologytestsexplained.org.au/ptests.php?q=PTH+%28Parathyroid+Hormone%29 Click Here]
|-
|'''Measurement Uncertainty'''
|Available upon request
|}

Tests:Paracetamol

2026-04-08T21:43:31Z

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{{DISPLAYTITLE:Paracetamol}}
{| class="wikitable"
|'''Synonym(s)'''
|Paracetamol, Panadol, Paracaps, Pamol, Calpol, acetaminophen
|-
|'''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)
|-
|'''Minimum volume'''
|200uL plasma or serum
|-
|'''Registration Code'''
|PAR
|-
|'''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'''
|4743
|-
|'''Useful Information'''
|[https://pathologytestsexplained.org.au/learning/test-index/paracetamol Click Here]
|-
|'''Measurement Uncertainty'''
|Available upon request
|}
[[Category:Tests]]
[[Category:Biochemistry]]