News
Histology turnaround times
Awanui Labs Wellington Hospital anatomical pathology department is experiencing histology result reporting delays. Extended histology reporting times are expected to continue while we clear the backlog of reporting.Currently 80% of histology was reported within 15 working days, and 90% of reports were completed within 18 working days.If your case is clinically urgent, please note this […]
School holiday hours
Wellington region collection centre opening hours during the school holidays 28 September – 9 October 2026: Full details of collection centre opening hours during this period can be found here.
eOrders update
Requestor selection – effective 12 October 2026 When completing a community eOrder, the requestor selection will be restricted to clinicians who are set up at the facility from which the request is being placed. The facility is provided to eOrder by your practice management system (PMS). When you select the magnifying glass to search for […]
BODYiQ expands access to private bowel screening in New Zealand
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 […]
New aeroallergen blood test now available through BODYiQ
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 […]
Temporary closures 3 August
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.
Matariki weekend
Our collection centres will all be closed on Friday 10 July for the Matariki public holiday.
Newsletter: 15 June 2026
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