Aspirate Biochemistry

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