News
HbA1c Method Change
Awanui is harmonising HbA1c testing across all laboratories by transitioning from the Bio-Rad D-100 to the Roche C513 platform. Awanui Auckland has successfully used the Roche platform for several years, and this change aligns with our commitment to improving efficiency and maintaining high-quality patient care. The current HbA1c reference interval and diagnostic, monitoring and treatment […]
Urine collection changes
The new urine collection container now available, has a pouring lip which will assist in transferring the urine into the tube (see below). This change will reduce the amount of plastic used and manual handling done in laboratory for processing urine samples on our analysers. Urine samples must be collected in the correct specimen container […]
Diagnostic stewardship urinary tract infections
The provision of clinical details for urine specimens collected for investigation of urinary tract infection or red cell count monitoring is critical to ensure samples are processed optimally. Since the 28 January, clinical details have been mandatory and samples have not been processed until clinical details have been provided. From 3 March, 2025 urine culture requests […]
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
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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 This policy has been reviewed as we believe that paper copies have become outdated and are no longer necessary for the majority of referrers.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
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