From 18 February 2023, the currently used reference interval across all ages for LDH (110-220 IU/L) 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. Download a PDF version here. Dr Melissa YsselClinical Lead – Chemical Pathology […]
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In this issue you will find: New app for infection diagnosisHistology turn-around timesWellington anniversary day Read the full issue here.
In this issue we feature: The next generation of pre-natal screening is now in NZLabour weekend opening hoursAnnual customer survey reminder Read the full newsletter here.
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 […]
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Wellington SCL’s Wellington Hospital anatomical pathology department is experiencing histology result reporting delays due in part to staff absences and sickness with winter respiratory viruses. Extended histology reporting times are expected to continue while we clear the backlog of reporting. As at 1 August, 80% of histology results are reported within 17 working days of […]
In this issue you will find: Vitamin D – who and when to test?Collection centre hours for Queen’s birthday and Matariki weekendsAnnual price increase for commercial tests Read the full newsletter here>>