Blog
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 […]
Vitamin B12 – choosing when to test
SCL Hawkes Bay is changing the way it processes Folate and Vitamin B12 test request – these tests can now be ordered separately.Vitamin B12 is not recommended for screening of asymptomatic patients.Practices using electronic lab requesting (eOrder) will need to review their existing My Tab order groups – any order groups that contain the combined […]
Queen Elizabeth memorial day
Our collection centres will be closed on Monday 26 September in honour of Queen Elizabeth II. Please remember to wear a mask in all of our collection rooms as we are a healthcare facility.
Lab Update: August 2022
In this issue we feature: Specimen collection guide updateEmailed lab request formsOrdering collection consumablesThroat swab collectionButterfly useLab Request Form footersCommunity Antibiogram Read the full issue here>>
HB community antibiogram
For the most up-to-date community antibiogram from the Hawke’s Bay region, please click here.
Matariki weekend
Our collection centres will all be closed on Friday 24 June for the Matariki public holiday.
Lab Update: April 2022
In this issue you will find: Easter and ANZAC weekend opening hoursCollection centre hours during AprilRemindersEmail contacts Read the full newsletter here>>
We’ve reopened!
Our Taradale collection centre is now open again and our Havelock North collection centre will be reopening on Monday 14 February (by appointment only). Appointments MUST be made for all testing at our Havelock North collection centre. Book your test online here.
Lab Update – December 2021
In this issue we feature: Orange traffic light system – COVID*NEW* online blood test bookingsHPV testing and leaking cervical smearsSample type changesRemindersCollection centre opening hours over the festive season Read the full issue here>>
Lab Update – September 2021
This month our newsletter features updates on: COVID Alert Level 2Cervical smearseOrders for home visitsCommunity antibiogramsCommercial pricing updateThe end of faxingFaecal calprotectinOther reminders Read the full newsletter here>>