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. […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
In this issue: Easter HoursAxe The FaxHighly Transmissible DiseasesHistology Reports UpgradeeOrders Read Lab Link Easter Issue >>>
From Monday 22 March 2021 Awanui Labs will only be able to receive faxes via 03 360 1485. All other fax lines will be disconnected. Please update your details. For those referrers who still use fax to send information to the lab, please consider using an alternative electronic method; faxing to the above number will be phased […]
Awanui Labs (CSCL) are scheduling an upgrade for the reports generated for Histology, Non-gynae Cytology, Bone Marrow, Flow Cytometry and Post-Mortem tests on the evening of March 25, 2021 The upgrade allows the inclusion of images and improved table display inside the PDF report. Additional messages within the HL7 report indicate where the PDF report […]
In this issue: Electronic Laboratory OrdersLaboratory ConsumablesMidwives InformationOur New Clinical MicrobiologistGreen Tubes Read Lab Link March Issue >>>