News
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
In this issue we feature: Antibiotic susceptibility patternsWaitangi day Read the full newsletter here.
Referrer newsletter: January 27
In this issue we feature: Proposed changes to wound swab reporting Read the full newsletter here.
Referrer newsletter: 20 January
In this issue you will find: New app for infection diagnosisHistology turn-around timesWellington anniversary day Read the full issue here.