Celebrating Care, Connection and Community Today is the start of Phlebotomist Recognition Week 2026, when we say thank you to all our staff who collect your blood sample. This week shines a light on their work, dedication and support for patients across Aotearoa New Zealand. This year’s theme is The Hands Behind Every Blood Test – The Hearts Behind Every Patient, showcasing phlebotomists as being on […]
All of our collection centres will be closed on Friday 6 February for Waitangi day.
Some of our collection centres are closed during the festive season and others are operating reduced hours up until 18 January. Please find details of all collection centre opening hours below: Additionally, Paraparaumu, Porirua and Lower Hutt collection centres will also be closed on Saturday 20 December. We wish you all a safe and happy […]
Annual customer survey Our 2025 customer survey is now underway, and we would value your feedback. Please forward the link below to all clinical staff in your practice. The survey is quick and easy to complete and is an opportunity to confirm what we are doing well and to identify any areas for improvement. Please […]
If you’re unsure whether you’re immune to measles and don’t want to receive another vaccination, a blood test is a reliable way to confirm your immunity status. The measles immunity blood test checks for antibodies to determine if you are protected against the disease. You can order this test online through BODYiQ, Awanui’s self-requested testing service, without needing a GP referral. Results are available within days […]
Histology turn-around times Awanui Labs Wellington are experiencing continued high volumes of histology specimens, and it is putting increased pressure on histology reporting times. At present non-urgent specimens may take upwards of four to five weeks to report and it would be appropriate to alert patients of these delays and plan follow up visits accordingly. […]
All of our collection centres will be closed on Labour day (Monday 27 October). Collection centres that are normally open on a Saturday will operate with normal opening hours. Enjoy the long weekend and travel safely if you are heading out of town.
Supporting GPs in Diagnosis and Management In this article, Dr Steele discusses how laboratories support GPs in diagnosing allergic diseases, avoiding unnecessary requests and testing, and delivering better outcomes for patients. Along with autoimmune diseases, the number of allergic diseases including respiratory, food, and skin allergies are increasing around the world and affecting different population […]
