This month our newsletter features updates on: COVID Alert Level 2Cervical smearseOrders for home visitsCommunity antibiogramsCommercial pricing updateThe end of faxingFaecal calprotectinOther reminders Read the full newsletter here>>
Female genital swabs for Gram’s stain are primarily recommended for the diagnosis of bacterial vaginosis (BV) and candidiasis in symptomatic women. Asymptomatic screening for either BV or candidiasis is virtually never indicated, however we receive many such swabs every week. We have noted that many request forms submitted with female genital swabs provide limited clinical […]
In this month’s issue: Online specimen guideStores orderingANZAC weekend closureCash collections for unfunded testsReminder: emailed request forms Read the full issue here>>
In this issue: Easter breakIntroducing the Hawke’s Bay SCL websiteStores orderingCollection Centre closing timesEmailed request formsAxe the faxTesting changes – parathyroid hormoneeOrders Read the full version here>>