Newsletter: 20 October 2022
In this issue we feature: The next generation of pre-natal screening is now in NZLabour weekend opening hoursAnnual customer survey reminder Read the full newsletter here.
The next generation of prenatal screening now in NZ
We’re excited to announce the next generation of non-invasive prenatal screening, Illumiscreen, is now available in Aotearoa New Zealand from across the APHG laboratory network. Non-invasive prenatal screening (NIPS), sometimes known as NIPT, has been available for quite some time to screen fetal DNA for trisomy 21 (Down), 18 (Edward), 13 (Patau). We now have the latest […]
Referrer newsletter: 14 September
In this issue we feature: Duration of treatment for sore throats in people without rheumatic risk factor Read the full newsletter here.
Histology turn-around times
Wellington SCL’s Wellington Hospital anatomical pathology department is experiencing histology result reporting delays due in part to staff absences and sickness with winter respiratory viruses. Extended histology reporting times are expected to continue while we clear the backlog of reporting. As at 1 August, 80% of histology results are reported within 17 working days of […]
Referrer newsletter: 3 June
In this issue you will find: Vitamin D – who and when to test?Collection centre hours for Queen’s birthday and Matariki weekendsAnnual price increase for commercial tests Read the full newsletter here>>
Referrer newsletter: 21 September
In this issue you will find: LOINC code change for EGFR testCollection centre hours during ANZAC weekend Read the full newsletter here.
Referrer newsletter: 14 April
In this issue you will find: Collection centre hours during Easter and ANZAC weekendsTest to Travel centre Read the full newsletter here>>
Referrer newsletter: 3 March
In this issue you will find: Laboratory service not affected by DHB strikePhlebotomy home-visit service updateCollection centres during Omicron outbreak Read the full newsletter here.
Collection of patient samples from care facilities, medical and specialist centres
Recently there have been a number of occasions when our laboratory couriers have been unable to collect patient samples from care facilities, medical centres and specialist centres.Sometimes the problem is that the facility doors have been locked and no one is available at reception, or the specimen has been put in a fridge somewhere within […]