Chemo Profile

Synonym(s)	Chemotherapy, Chemo
Specimen	4 mL Lithium Heparin (green top) or SST (gold top) and 4 mL EDTA (purple top)
Paediatric Specimen	0.5 ml Brown, yellow, or green top and 0.5 EDTA
Minimum Volumes	250uL for CBC, 1.5mL for ESR (if requested)
Add-on conditions	N/A
Test Availability	Mon - Sun, 24 hours
Turnaround Time	Hastings 1 - 2.5 hours / Central HB 6 - 8 hours / Wairoa 12 hours
Where analysed	Hastings
Department	Biochemistry ext. 2448 and Haematology ext.2445
Registration Code	PCHM and CBCD. PMG and ESR if on stamp.
Deletion Code	N/A
Useful Information	Register profile code (PCHM) and CBCD. Individual codes required for Magnesium and ESR if requested.
Measurement Uncertainty	Available upon request