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Changes to National Cervical Screening: HPV testing

From 12 September 2023, the primary test for cervical screening will change to a human papillomavirus (HPV) test, with the option of self-testing. Further information about the change can be accessed via the National Screening Unit HPV primary screening webpage located here. There is a change to the sample types required for HPV testing. Please […]

Referrer update: 11 July

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HPV primary screening – DELAYED

Taranaki Pathology Services have been advised by the National Cervical Screening Programme (NCSP) that the start date for the switch to primary HPV screening has been postponed until 12 September 2023. Further information is available from the NCSP by emailing HPVScreen@health.govt.nz. Until the programme change to primary HPV testing takes effect on 12 September 2023, […]

Lab Screening Mapping Update

Wellington SCL and Taranaki Pathology Services are currently undergoing an upgrade to a new Laboratory Information System (LIS). Wellington SCL and Taranaki Pathology Services will transition to the new LIS system on 22nd July 2023. On the date of the transfer to the new LIS, the Lab Result Codes coming back from Wellington SCL and […]

Referrer update: 22 June

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Referrer update: 22 May

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Referrer update: 12 April

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Referrer update: 3 April

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Referrer update: 20 February

Changes to lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) reference intervals From 18 February 2023, the currently used reference interval for LDH of 110-220 IU/L (across all ages) will be changed. It will now reflect age-adjusted partitioning in line with AACB and other reference interval harmonisation efforts across New Zealand between public and private laboratories. Dr Melissa YsselClinical Lead […]

Referrer update: 5 February

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