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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 […]

Referrer newsletter: 13 September

In this issue we feature: Spurious hyperkalaemiaChoosing wisely – ESRElectronic ordering tips Read the full newsletter here.

Referrer newsletter: 23 June

In this issue we feature: Matariki weekend opening hoursImmune deficiency and cervical screeningMaking e-ordering more inclusiveCollection centres during omicron Read the full newsletter here>>

Referrer newsletter: 3 June

In this issue we feature: Queen’s birthday and Matariki weekend opening hoursAnnual price increase Collection centres during Omicron Read the full newsletter here>>

Referrer newsletter: 7 April

In this issue we feature: Easter and ANZAC weekend opening hoursVitamin D – who and when to testPre-departure travel testingTissue return policyPlebotomy home-visit service updateCollection centres open during Omicron Read the full newsletter here>>

Referrer newsletter: 3 March

In this issue we feature: Collection centres during Omicron outbreakTaranaki anniversary dayLaboratory service unaffected by DHB strikePhlebotomy home-visit service update Read the full newsletter here.

Referrer newsletter – 27 January

In this issue we feature: Relocation of Hawera Collection Centre, 31 January 2022COVID-19 testing on-site at Taranaki Pathology ServicesCOVID-19 pre-departure tests Read the full issue here>>

Referrer newsletter – 14 January

In this issue we feature: Relocation of Hawera Collection Centre, 31 January 2022Patients presenting for phlebotomy following COVID-19 testLDL calculation Read the full issue here>>

Referrer newsletter – 10 December

In this issue we feature: Christmas and New Year collection centre opening hoursCOVID-19 samplesCOVID-19 testing Read the full issue here>>

Referrer newsletter – 19 August 2021

In this newsletter we feature: Collection Centre closures during Alert Level 4COVID-19 samplesThyroid function testing optionsDiscontinuation of myoglobin testing Read it in full here >>