Awanui Labs has introduced a Bowel Cancer Screening FIT Test through BODYiQ, providing a new private bowel screening option in New Zealand for people who want to take a proactive approach to their bowel health. Designed for people without bowel symptoms, the test provides another option for people who are not currently eligible for New Zealand’s National Bowel Screening Programme, as well as […]
Awanui Labs has introduced a new Aeroallergen Sensitivity Blood IgE Test, available directly to the public through BODYiQ, Awanui’s self-request health testing service. The test checks for allergy-related antibodies known as immunoglobulin E (IgE). These antibodies can indicate whether your immune system is sensitive to common airborne allergens, including house dust mites, cats, dogs, grass […]
To enable staff to attend the APEX meetings next week while minimizing disruption to hospital ward rounds, the following room closures will be in place on Monday 3 August: Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Wellington region collection centre opening hours during the school holidays 6 – 19 July 2026: Full details of collection centre opening hours during this period can be found here.
Our collection centres will all be closed on Friday 10 July for the Matariki public holiday.
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All of our collection centres will be closed on Monday June 1 for the King’s birthday public holiday.
The Diabetes National Clinical Network has issued updated HbA1c diagnostic thresholds to align HbA1c reporting in New Zealand with international best practice guidelines (WHO, ADA). These changes aim to support earlier detection and intervention, reduce inequities, and improve patient outcomes, particularly in younger patients and high-risk population groups. Awanui Labs will implement these changes on […]
