Easter weekend opening hours
Most of our collection centres are closed on the Easter public holidays but a list of open centres can be found here.
MyTests has completed the transition to BODYiQ
MyTests has transitioned to BODYiQ, Awanui Labs’ dedicated self-requested health testing platform, bringing all self-requested testing services together under one trusted brand. Customers can continue to access more than 80 tests to support their proactive health journey. All testing continues to be processed by Awanui Labs, backed by high clinical standards and a network of more […]
Sexual Health 101 is now available on BODYiQ
Sexual Health 101, a confidential service for New Zealanders wanting to access sexual health testing services, is now available through BODYiQ. BODYiQ delivers a streamlined digital and user-friendly experience for self-requested testing. Sexual Health 101 now has a fresh new look, and customers can continue to order the same trusted and confidential STI Test Kit […]
FIB-4 score for MASLD (NAFLD) Risk Stratification
Requestable on eOrder – No prior approval neededEffective date: 16/02/2026 What is Fibrosis-4 (FIB-4)? The FIB-4 (Fibrosis-4) index is a non-invasive score used to stratify liver fibrosis risk in patients with suspected metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), previously called non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). It enhances early identification of patients at risk for advanced […]
The Scope: February 2026
In this issue we feature: Read the full newsletter here.
Phlebotomist Recognition Week 2026
Celebrating Care, Connection and Community Today is the start of Phlebotomist Recognition Week 2026, when we say thank you to all our staff who collect your blood sample. This week shines a light on their work, dedication and support for patients across Aotearoa New Zealand. This year’s theme is The Hands Behind Every Blood Test – The Hearts Behind Every Patient, showcasing phlebotomists as being on […]
Auckland anniversary and Waitangi day
Most of our collection centres will be closed on Monday 26 January for the anniversary day public holiday and on 6 February for Waitangi day. You can find details of the centres that will be open here.
Antenatal testing – removal of HIV opt-off
Awanui Labs has recently completed a review of our antenatal testing processes. As a result, the “HIV opt-off” option has now been removed from all test request platforms, including: This change is intended to reduce the risk of inadvertently selecting “HIV opt-off” in situations where a full antenatal screening panel is required. If a patient […]
The Scope: Issue 42
The Scope, Issue 42, is now available here. This issue contains the following articles:
Festive season opening hours
Some of our collection centres are closed during the festive season and others are operating reduced hours. Please find details of all collection centre opening hours over the Christmas and New Year period and during January below. NOTE: Collection centres may also have altered hours during the January. Normal opening hours will resume the week […]