Taranaki Pathology Services have been advised by the National Cervical Screening Programme (NCSP) that the start date for the switch to primary HPV screening has been postponed until 12 September 2023. Further information is available from the NCSP by emailing HPVScreen@health.govt.nz. Until the programme change to primary HPV testing takes effect on 12 September 2023, […]
Wellington SCL and Taranaki Pathology Services are currently undergoing an upgrade to a new Laboratory Information System (LIS). Wellington SCL and Taranaki Pathology Services will transition to the new LIS system on 22nd July 2023. On the date of the transfer to the new LIS, the Lab Result Codes coming back from Wellington SCL and […]
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Changes to lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) reference intervals From 18 February 2023, the currently used reference interval for LDH of 110-220 IU/L (across all ages) will be changed. It will now reflect age-adjusted partitioning in line with AACB and other reference interval harmonisation efforts across New Zealand between public and private laboratories. Dr Melissa YsselClinical Lead […]
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In this issue we feature: Proposed changes to wound swab reportingDiagnostic app now available for infection disease – on IOS and AndroidPractice nurse phlebotomy refresherWaitangi DayTaranaki Anniversary Day Read the full details here.
Henry Ford is quoted as saying “Don’t find fault, find a remedy”, and being able to securely place larger sized tissue slides in the automated slide stainer at Taranaki’s laboratory, has led Ben Hunter and Gareth Ashton to find the remedy. This issue became apparent after the laboratory’s equipment was upgraded. The arrival of a […]