ANZAC day
Our collection centres will be closed on Monday 27 April for the ANZAC day public holiday.
Easter weekend
Please note that all Awanui Labs collection centres are closed on Good Friday (3 April) and Easter Monday (6 April). The Awanui Labs collection centre in New Plymouth, 179 Gill St and laboratory will be open on Saturday 4 April from 8.00am – 11.00am.
MyTests has completed the transition to BODYiQ
MyTests has transitioned to BODYiQ, Awanui Labs’ dedicated self-requested health testing platform, bringing all self-requested testing services together under one trusted brand. Customers can continue to access more than 80 tests to support their proactive health journey. All testing continues to be processed by Awanui Labs, backed by high clinical standards and a network of […]
Newsletter: 4 March 2026
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Sexual Health 101 is now available on BODYiQ
Sexual Health 101, a confidential service for New Zealanders wanting to access sexual health testing services, is now available through BODYiQ. BODYiQ delivers a streamlined digital and user-friendly experience for self-requested testing. Sexual Health 101 now has a fresh new look, and customers can continue to order the same trusted and confidential STI Test Kit […]
Phlebotomist Recognition Week 2026
Celebrating Care, Connection and Community Today is the start of Phlebotomist Recognition Week 2026, when we say thank you to all our staff who collect your blood sample. This week shines a light on their work, dedication and support for patients across Aotearoa New Zealand. This year’s theme is The Hands Behind Every Blood Test – The Hearts Behind Every Patient, showcasing phlebotomists as being on […]
Waitangi day
All collection centres will be closed on Friday 6 February for Waitangi day.
Lipid target limits and non-HDL cholesterol results on patient reports
Effective 6 December 2025, Awanui Laboratories will implement the reporting of lipid target limits on all lipid panel results. This aligns our practice with the approach used by the majority of public and private laboratories across New Zealand. Historically, lipid results were variably reported with or without reference intervals, depending on the region. The absence […]
Newsletter: 5 December
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