Matariki weekend
Our collection centres will all be closed on Friday 20 June for the Matariki public holiday.
Updated: HbA1C changes
This notice formally retracts all prior communications regarding the planned implementation of new HbA1c target limits for prediabetes, diabetes diagnosis, treatment monitoring, and estimated average glucose (eAG) reporting. These changes will not proceed on 1 June as previously advised, to align with the nationally coordinated update later this year. Reference Interval Update for Roche Methodology […]
Potential delays due to industrial action
Please be aware that due to industrial action, patients may experience longer than usual wait times over the coming weeks. In particular, delays are expected during the following times: We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your patience and understanding. Our teams are working hard to minimise any disruption and continue providing […]
King’s birthday weekend
All of our collection centres will be closed on Monday June 2 for the King’s birthday public holiday. The Gill St collection centre in New Plymouth will be open on Saturday 31 May between 8am and 11am.
Coeliac testing update
We are pleased to announce that Awanui Labs is updating our approach to Coeliac disease testing. This update involves minor changes to the testing algorithm and the introduction of an e-ordering form. The purpose of this initiative is to encourage testing in appropriate clinical scenarios and to facilitate the provision of adequate clinical details which […]
HPV testing update
Since Monday 31 March 2025, Awanui Labs has been experiencing instrumentation issues that have suspended HPV testing and reporting. While these issues caused delays, we can confirm that no patient results were affected during this time. From today, 15 April 2025, testing has resumed. Please note, due to the backlog, it may take approximately two to […]
Easter and ANZAC weekends
All collection centres and the laboratory will be closed on Friday 18 April and Monday 21 April for the Easter weekend. The Awanui Labs collection centre at 179 Gill St, New Plymouth and the laboratory will however be open on Saturday 19 April between 8am and 11am. All collection centres and the laboratory will be closed on […]
Cessation of automatic copies of results
Following the release of Health New Zealand – Te Whatu Ora guidelines on the Transfer of Care and Results Responsibility, Awanui Labs community laboratory will no longer routinely send copies of results to clinicians other than the primary responsible requestor unless specifically stated on the laboratory request form. “Copying test results should never be an automatic process […]
HbA1c method change
Awanui is harmonising HbA1c testing across all laboratories by transitioning from the Bio-Rad D-100 to the Roche C513 platform. Awanui Auckland has successfully used the Roche platform for several years, and this change aligns with our commitment to improving efficiency and maintaining high-quality patient care. The current HbA1c reference interval and diagnostic, monitoring and treatment […]
Waitangi day
All collection centres will be closed on Thursday 6 February for Waitangi day.