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New Laboratory Information System (LIS)

A reminder that we are upgrading our Laboratory Information Systems. Here is how it will affect community referrers. From 22nd July 2023, Wellington SCL will be going live with upgrades to its Laboratory Information System (LIS). This is part of a nationwide initiative that will refresh our existing LIS. Not only does this upgrade make for a […]

Referrer newsletter: 10 July

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HPV primary screening – DELAYED

Wellington SCL 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, SurePath […]

Referrer newsletter: 6 July

In this issue of our newsletter you will find details of our industrial action.

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 newsletter: 6 April

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Newtown collection centre is moving!

Our Newtown collection centre is moving from 74 Riddiford Street to 145 Riddiford Street.

Changes to LDH reference intervals

From 18 February 2023, the currently used reference interval across all ages for LDH (110-220 IU/L) 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. Download a PDF version here. Dr Melissa YsselClinical Lead – Chemical Pathology […]

Referrer newsletter: 3 February

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