COVID-19 swabs expiring
Please check the expiry date of your COVID-19 swab supplies as some transport media tubes are now expiring. If you require replacement stock, please email your order to labInfo@cdhb.health.nz
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 […]
Upgrade to MLS Timaru Laboratory Information System
We’re upgrading our Laboratory Information Systems. Here is how it will affect referrers. From September 6th, Medlab South Timaru 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 more robust system, […]
Summary of changes for female genital swab testing
Summary of changes for female genital swab testing, beginning this coming Monday 25th July. The aim of this intervention is to improve the quality of testing on female genital swabs. All female genital swabs will require clinical details to guide which tests are required. If it is unclear which tests are required on a specimen, […]
Upgrades to our Laboratory Information System
From July 2nd, Awanui Labs will be going live with upgrades to its Laboratory Management System (LMS). This is part of a nationwide initiative that will refresh our existing LMS. Not only does this upgrade make for a more robust system, but it also standardises test names, codes, comments, and reference ranges across the country. […]
Chlamydia urine kit extended expiry
The supplier of the Chlamydia multi-test “yellow” urine kits has extended the expiry dates for these products. The products are also known as Aptima Urine Specimen Transport Tubes and Aptima Urine Specimen Collection kits. We are asking all referrers to check this list of lot numbers against your current stock and update the expiry dates […]
Referrer newsletter – February 2022
In this issue we feature: Consumable ordering updatesShortage of sharp’s containersBook a blood test onlineTest to travelReminder about eOrders Read the full issue here.
Shortage of ‘sharps’ containers
Please note, there is currently a nationwide shortage of sharps containers. Currently we can only supply a limited range of these containers. When you place an order for a sharps container, we will send you what we have available; please note it may not be the size you ordered. Please only order what you need […]
*NEW* book a lab test online
We are excited to announce that from Monday 18 October you can make an online booking for the following tests: Routine blood testsBaby and child blood testsPolycose tests (for pregnant patients only) The following tests cannot be booked online due to special requirements: Glucose tolerance testing (GTT), FNA testing, self-requested urine drug screens, fungal scraping […]
Collection centres closing early Wednesday 16 June!
All CSCL collection centres will be closed Wednesday, 16 June 2021 from 2.30pm due to unforeseen circumstances. However for urgent testing the following options are available: Northfield Collection Centre – 60 Langdons Road, Papanui, Christchurch – open until 4.45pm.Barrington Collection Centre – 14 Athlestan Street, Christchurch – open until 4.15pm. All collection centres will be […]