News

Vitamin D testing survey

Awanui Labs is working together with the University of Otago to investigate the rising trend in vitamin D testing across various medical laboratories in New Zealand and propose effective strategies to manage this increased demand. If you participate, what will you be asked to do? If you decide to participate we’d appreciate you completing a […]

Referrer update: January 2025

In this issue you will find: Read the full details here.

Discontinuation of paper results

When Wellington SCL was established, referrers had the option to receive both electronic (HL7) and paper copies of laboratory results, and many chose to receive results in both formats.  This policy has been reviewed as we believe that paper copies have become outdated and are no longer necessary for the majority of referrers. Electronic result […]

Wellington anniversary day

All collection centres will be closed on Monday 20 January for the anniversary day public holiday. Enjoy the long weekend.

Saturday service locations – update

At Awanui Labs, we are committed to providing efficient, high-quality diagnostic services to our communities. To maintain this commitment, we must make sure we operate our service in a sustainable way. In the greater Wellington region, Awanui Labs are currently providing additional services to the community which we are not funded to provide. For example, […]

Referrer newsletter: 16 December

In this issue of our newsletter we feature: Read the newsletter here.

Referrer newsletter: 6 December

In this issue you will find: Read the full newsletter here.

Iron studies test ordering update

Awanui Labs are changing the configuration of e-ordering to better reflect best practice and better utilisation of tests. Iron studies will be available in the e-ordering system as follows: For referrers using paper request forms: Background Ferritin is a soluble 450kDa protein produced by the liver. It is found in all cells, providing an easily accessible intracellular iron […]

Patient results delivery improvement

Awanui Labs is improving the delivery of patient results directly to referrers using Medtech Evolution across New Zealand. From 30 September, referrers who are using the Medtech Evolution system, can electronically receive their patient’s test results including blood, urine, histology and cytology results in real time as they are reported by the laboratories. Awanui Labs […]