News & Communications
Changes to the National Cervical Screening Programme (NCSP): HPV Primary 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 are two sample types that Awanui labs will be accepting for HPV […]
HPV primary screening – DELAYED
Labtests 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 vials […]
New Kumeu collection centre
We’re thrilled to announce the opening of our brand new collection centre. In response to the valuable feedback we’ve received from the community, we are committed to providing you with an improved and more convenient experience. To ensure we can serve you without delay, we have set up a temporary makeshift collection centre. Please bear […]
Opening of the Labtests CBD collection centre
We are pleased to announce the opening of our new CBD collection centre. The CBD collection centre has relocated to Level 2, 43 High Street, Auckland Central. Operating hours are Monday to Friday, 07:00-16:00hrs. We have appreciated your patience and support throughout the relocation process, and we look forward to welcoming patients to our newly […]
Mantoux testing service resumed
We are pleased to inform you that Labtests’s Mantoux testing service is now operational. This test is available to be booked at Mt Wellington or Henderson Labtests centres only. Please book via our call centre on 09 574 7399 option 4. We want to thank you for your patience and understanding whilst we worked to […]
Skin prick testing referrals
Wait times have increased to 4 weeks in the Northland region and over 6 weeks in the Auckland region for skin prick testing. To help reduce demand, please consider if skin prick testing is right for your patient. Skin prick testing identifies IgE antibodies. It is not helpful in non-IgE mediated conditions such as food […]
Discontinuation of paper copies of laboratory results
When Labtests started out, referrers were given the option of receiving paper copies in addition to HL7 results. Some elected to have results sent both electronically and as paper copies. We are reviewing our policies and believe this practice is outdated and may no longer be required by these referrers. We feel the discontinuation of […]
Northern region syphillis re-screen consultation
Proposed addition of syphilis re-screening to routine third trimester antenatal blood tests in the Northern Region Laboratory consultation: Te Whatu Ora Northern Region Laboratories, Labtests, and Northland Pathology Executive summary Congenital syphilis rates are increasing in the Northern Region, almost exclusively affecting Māori and Pacific people. We are proposing additional syphilis screening for women in […]
The Scope: February 2023
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Lab Update: Critical Biochemistry Analyser Issues
Due to significant analyser issues we are unable to process all of the biochemistry and serology requests on the same day. This affects sample from 05/12/2022 to the current time. We are working with our supplier to remedy the situation as quickly as possible. Urgent samples are being processed as a priority and we are […]