Waitangi day
All of our collection centres will be closed on Tuesday 6 February for Waitangi day. (Photo credit: Aaron Mickan, Unsplash)
Lab update: December 2023
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Booking for blood tests stopping
From 3 January 2024, we are no longer taking bookings for routine blood tests – online or by phone. Bookings are only available for skin allergy tests and glucose tolerance tests. For all other tests, please attend any of our clinics at a time that is convenient for you.
Festive season opening hours
Our collection centres are open normal business hours during the Christmas / New Year period, with the below exceptions. All of our collection centres are closed on the public holidays. We wish you a safe and happy holiday season.
We’re having phone issues
This morning (Friday 17 November) we are experiencing technical issues with our phone system. Calls to our main number 06 872 6450 and 0800 101 444 are not getting through to us. If you experience any problems when calling, please phone us on 06 872 6451 instead. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
Our name is changing – introducing Awanui Labs
Soon our name will be changing from Southern Community Laboratories Hawkes Bay to Awanui Labs. Moving to become Awanui Labs is a significant milestone for our organisation and represents the nationwide network we are part of. Our new name brings all eight laboratory brands in our network together under a unified Aotearoa New Zealand […]
Lab update: July 2023
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Update: National cervical screening programme
As previously advised the new provider for the laboratory testing of cervical cytology and HPV testing in Hawkes Bay is Pathlab. Please note that due to Medlab Central withdrawing from cervical screening services on 30 June, the transition date to Pathlab is now 1 July 2023. We are working with Pathlab to ensure a smooth transition. Please read […]
Lab update: June 2023
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National cervical screening – change
As a result of changes to the National Cervical Screening Programme (NCSP) contract, Southern Community Laboratories Hawke’s Bay will cease to provide this service as of 25 July 2023. Testing underway will be completed and reported as usual, and historical results will remain available to referrers. The new provider for the laboratory testing of cervical […]