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Tests:Ammonia

2026-10-19T20:36:33Z

Mvanaard: Updated sample type

{{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 needs to be separated off the red cells.)
|-
|'''Sample Type'''
|Whole Blood EDTA on ice
|-
|'''Aliquot requirements'''
|EDTA plasma (sample needs to be seprated off the red cells)
|-
|'''Minimum Volume'''
|250uL of Plasma
|-
|'''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]]

Histology Department Information

2026-08-04T02:02:14Z

Mvanaard: /* Cytology */

'''<big>Anatomical Histopathology operates Monday to Friday 0800-1700</big>'''

Process all routine histology, immunohistochemistry, and frozen sectioning in-house. Specialized testing is sent to external laboratories as indicated below.

== Histology ==
Anatomical Pathology receives Histology specimens from both hospital and community patients for the entire Hawkes Bay region. Histology services are also provided for the National Bowel Screening Program. Routine Histology testing is performed onsite.

* Samples and request forms need to be labelled with patient name, NHI, and DOB. Request forms must state specimen type, specimen site and relevant clinical details for reason of testing. Failure to provide these details may result in delayed processing of specimens. The requesting clinician must sign the request form. Please ensure current up to date BRADMA labels are used on the request forms to ensure results are reported to the correct clinician.
* Specimens for routine histology should be sent to the laboratory in a large enough container to hold '''at least 5 times the volume of the specimen, 5:1 ratio of formalin to specimen.''' The container needs to be labelled with all patient details and site of specimen. Specimen containers are to be tightly sealed to avoid leakages.
* For return to patient service, see below.
* Cytology and Gynae specimens are processed by SCL Dunedin. Please contact SCL Dunedin for results 03 477 6981
[[File:Formalin Hazard Labels.png|thumb|336x336px|Formalin Hazard Labels]]
'''Formalin is a known carcinogenic, and must be handled with appropriate PPE. Nitrile gloves, safety glasses/face shield, gown and in a well ventilated area.'''

Acutely toxic, irritant to skin, eyes, respiratory, known carcinogen and mutagen, causes damage to organs. See SDS for further information.

If there is a formalin spill contact *7777 and evacuate the area immediately.

== Cytology ==
Cytology samples are to be sent fresh and urgently to the laboratory. All cytology samples are processed by Awanui Dunedin. Histology is responsible for the addition of CytoRich Red and transporting the specimen.

If a sample is required to be split for testing, ensure all tests are written on the request from clearly. Once CytoRich Red has been added to a sample, no other testing can be completed.

Contact SCL Dunedin for enquiries and results for cytology specimens: 03 477 6981

== Cytogenetics ==
Cytogenetics testing is completed by Wellington Regional Genetics Laboratory. WRGL offers tissue culture, karyotyping, QF-PCR, DNA extraction and frozen sample storage for postnatal and post mortem tissue samples where chromosomal or genetic abnormalities are suspected (http://www.wellingtongenetics.co.nz/). Hastings Hospital laboratory is responsible for transporting the specimen to WRGL.

For any sample requiring cytogenetic studies please clearly write on the request form the gestational age, site of biopsy, and "Cytogenetics Testing". Send the sample immediately to the laboratory. If the sample is also requiring routine histology, ensure the sample for cytogenetics is taken before any formalin is added. Send both samples together to the laboratory.

If further information is required please contact the Histology department (EXT 2636) or contact Wellington Regional Genetics Laboratory 04 918 6967.

'''The laboratory staff are not responsible for taking a biopsy for cytogenetics. This is to be completed by the requesting clinician.'''

'''For Tissue Karyotype/Cytogenetic studies sample requirements are:'''

'''Miscarriage (<20 weeks)''': Products of Conception including Chorionic villi, fetal limb, umbilical cord, collected in a sterile yellow lid container. Add sterile saline if transport is likely to be delayed.

'''IUD, Stillbirth, perinatal death (>20weeks)''', '''Other:'''

Skin – 1 cm full thickness, cartilage, spleen, umbilical cord (1 cm from near site on insertion). Place in sterile yellow lid container. Add sterile saline if transport is likely to be delayed.

Note: these samples must be unfixed

== Frozen Sections ==
The Histology department needs to be notified before a frozen section sample is to be done. The requesting clinician needs to discuss the case with the pathologist directly before proceeding. Contact 2636 to be referred to the relevant pathologist. Inform the pathologist what time the sample is expected to be taken.

The sample needs to be sent '''urgently''' with an orderly directly to the histology department, ensure this does not go to the main laboratory reception. Phone Histology on 2636 when the specimen is on its way to the laboratory.

== Immunofluorescence ==
If Immunofluorescence studies are required, a separate tissue portion should be put into Michel's medium (available on request from the histology department) and a separate biopsy is to be submitted in formalin.

The samples ideally should be taken from the same site.

Immunofluorescence samples are processed by Medlab Central in Palmerston North. Histology is responsible for transporting the specimen. Reports will show in clinical portal once complete.

== Lymphoma/Surface Markers ==
'''Lymph Node Biopsy''': Please notify the histology laboratory that a procedure is planned for a fresh lymph node biopsy for query lymphoma/flow cytometry/surface markers. This needs to be discussed with the relevant pathologist before proceeding.

The sample needs to be sent urgently via an orderly, in a sterile container with no media added, to the histology laboratory. If sample is also for microbiology, please clearly write this on the request form.

The sample for surface marker studies is sent to Canterbury Health Laboratories for processing. The report will show in clinical portal once complete. The remaining tissue is submitted for routine histology and processed in-house.

Phone the laboratory on EXT 2684 when the sample has been sent.

'''FNA/Core Biopsy''': RPMI Transport media can be requested from the lab. Biopsy can be placed directly into RPMI at collection. Ensure either a cytology or histology sample accompanies the RPMI sample as these results are interpreted together.

== Placenta/Foetus/Products of Conception ==
'''Products of Conception:'''

Products of conception/ERPOC under 12 weeks. This is processed as routine histology and completed in house. Sample is to be placed into Formalin. If the sample is fresh, send the sample immediately to the laboratory.

If cytogenetics testing is required, a separate sample is to be taken and placed in a sterile container with a separate request form stating "Cytogenetics testing". Please see "Cytogenetics" above for further details.'''Placenta:'''

Placentas are received into Histology and sent to Wellington SCL for processing. If the sample is fresh, send the sample immediately to the laboratory.

If cytogenetics testing is required, a separate sample is to be taken and placed in a sterile container with a separate request form stating "Cytogenetics testing". Please see "Cytogenetics" above for further details.

'''Foetus:'''

A foetus that is requiring post mortem and is between 12-20 weeks is received into Histology and sent to Wellington SCL for processing.

A foetus over 20 weeks is not accepted into the laboratory and transport is arranged with maternity.

If cytogenetics testing is required, a separate sample is to be taken and placed in a sterile container with a separate request form stating "Cytogenetics testing". Please see "Cytogenetics" above for further details.

If the patient wishes to have any tissue returned after processing please ensure a ''Body Parts / Bodily Substances Return Form - Section 1'' has been filled in. See Tissue Return to Patient Service below for further details.

== Muscle Biopsy ==
Muscle biopsies are to be pre-arranged with the histology laboratory before proceeding. Muscle biopsies are sent urgently on a same day flight to LabPlus in Auckland. This requires pre-arranged couriers and flight bookings.

'''Muscle biopsies should not be completed on a Friday.'''

The case is to be discussed with a pathologist at LabPlus prior to biopsy: '''09 3074949 EXT 23103''' or Histopathologist Dr Clinton Turner '''09 307 4949 EXT 22084.'''

The specimen needs to arrive at LabPlus before 4pm. This requires the biopsy to be completed as early as possible ie. first on surgical list. After collection the sample is to be sent urgently with an orderly to the histology laboratory.

'''Sample Requirements:''' The sample should be non-traumatised, un-injected, not diathermed muscle from an affected muscle group, preferably quadriceps, triceps, or biceps. Adult specimens should measure at least 12 x 8 x 8mm, Paediatric samples should measure at least 7 x 5 x 5mm. The sample then needs to be placed on saline soaked gauze (not into saline) and in a sterile container.

Please see LabPlus [https://www.medialab.com/dv/dl.aspx?d=272177&dh=ff69d&u=42963&uh=28e2f '''Compliance & CE - MediaLab, Inc.'''] for further information.

== Tissue Return To Patient Services (RTP) ==
For any sample requiring return to patient services, Ensure the specimen container and request form is labelled with Return to Patient red stickers. Fill in the ''Body Parts / Bodily Substances Return Form - Section 1.''

Send the filled in request form with the Body Parts / Bodily Substances Return Form and specimen to the laboratory for processing.

Patient is to contact the laboratory 7 days after the sample has been processed to arrange a date/time for collection.

== Results & General Enquiries ==
Results are not given out over the phone. Please contact the Admin team for results.

'''For technical queries/laboratory:''' 06 878 1308 Ext 2636 or 2684

'''Admin and reports:''' Ext 2644

'''Email:''' histology@hbdhb.govt.nz

'''Head of Department:''' Jade Chetty 06 878 1308 Ext 2485

'''Pathologists:'''

'''Dr Lesley Joblin''' 06 878 1308 Ext 2647

'''Dr David Palmer''' 06 878 1308 Ext 2599

'''Dr Adrian Ormsby''' 06 878 1308 Ext 2685

'''Dr Alexandra Li''' 06 878 1308 Ext 2599

Tests:Intraossesous sample

2026-06-21T19:50:55Z

Mvanaard: Just highlighted the words for the blood gas samples

{{DISPLAYTITLE: Intraosseous sample}}
[[Category:Tests]]
[[Category:Haematology]]
[[Category:Biochemistry]]

{|class="wikitable"
|'''Synonym(s)'''
|I.O sample, IO, Intraoss
|-
|'''Specimen'''
|1 x Lithium Heparin (green) tube, 1 x EDTA (purple) tube, Sealed Arterial Blood Gas Syringe
|-
|'''Sample Type'''
|Whole blood aspirate for CBC, Plasma or Serum for biochemistry tests
|-
|'''Minimum Volumes'''
|350 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
|-
|'''Where analysed'''
|Hastings
|-
|'''Department'''
|Biochemistry ext. 2448, Haematology ext.2445
|-
|'''Registration Code'''
|CBCD, FLUD
|-
|'''Deletion Code'''
|N/A
|-
|'''Useful Information'''
|Intraosseous samples are not suitable for full analyte testing:
Haematology - The only reportable analytes are: '''Haemoglobin''' and '''Haematocrit only''' (Special Correction Procedures SOP). No coagulation testing available.

Biochemistry - '''Do not''' put intraosseous samples through the '''Blood gas''' analyser as '''whole blood'''.

Run as Fluid Chemistry. The only reportable analytes are: '''Sodium, Chloride, Glucose, Calcium, Urea, Creatinine, Albumin, Total protein, and pH only.'''
|-
|'''Measurement Uncertainty'''
|N/A
|}

Tests:Immunoglobulins (Group IgA+G+M)

2026-06-09T23:30:28Z

Mvanaard: Package insert 7 days

{| class="wikitable"
|'''Synonym(s)'''
|Igs, IgA + IgG + IgM
|-
|'''Tube/Container Type'''
|3 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'''
|380uL plasma or serum
|-
|'''Registration Code'''
|IMMG
|-
|'''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. 2447
|-
|'''Deletion Code'''
|3751
|-
|'''Useful Information'''
|[https://www.pathologytestsexplained.org.au/ptests-pro.php?q=Immunoglobulins Click Here]
|-
|'''Measurement Uncertainty'''
|Available upon request
|}
{{DISPLAYTITLE:Immunoglobulins (Group IgA+G+M)}}

[[Category:Tests]]
[[Category:Biochemistry]]

Tests:Blood Gases

2026-05-08T02:13:10Z

Mvanaard: Updated sample type - removed whole blood

{{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 (Blood gas syringe)
|-
|'''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:Calcium - Ionised

2026-04-22T02:00:42Z

Mvanaard: Updated sample type

{{DISPLAYTITLE:Calcium - Ionised}}

[[Category:Tests]]
[[Category:Biochemistry]]
{| class="wikitable"
|'''Synonym(s)'''
|Ca++, Ca2+
|-
|'''Tube/Container Type'''
|Blood gas syringe, Lithium Heparin tube(Dark green)
|-
|'''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:Lactate

2026-04-15T21:56:43Z

Mvanaard: Included minimum volumes

{{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

Mvanaard: Included minimum volumes

{{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

Mvanaard: Included minimum volumes

{{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

Mvanaard: Included minimum volumes

{{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

Mvanaard: Included minimum volumes

{{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

Mvanaard: Included minimum volumes

{{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

Mvanaard: Included minimum volumes

{{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

Mvanaard: Included minimum volumes

{{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

Mvanaard: Included minimum volumes

{{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

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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

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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.