News & Communications
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 below. NOTE: Collection centres may also have altered hours during the January. Normal opening hours will resume the week commencing 2 February […]
Change in Reporting Format for Thyroid Function Tests (TFTs) in Pregnancy
Implementation Date: 28/10/2025 Test Name: Thyroid Function Tests (TFTs) – Pregnancy Anticipated Change Historically, TFT results in pregnancy were reported without reference intervals, as gestational age is not always provided or reliably stated on request forms. Gestational reference intervals were supplied as a comment only, which prevented automatic flagging of abnormal results (since flagging is […]
Check your measles immunity with a blood test
If you’re unsure whether you’re immune to measles and don’t want to receive another vaccination, a blood test is a reliable way to confirm your immunity status. The measles immunity blood test checks for antibodies to determine if you are protected against the disease. You can order this test online through BODYiQ, Awanui’s self-requested testing service, without needing a GP referral. Results are available within days […]
Labour day opening hours
Most of our collection centres are closed on Labour day (Monday 27 October), but details of the centres that are open can be found below or downloaded here. COUNTIES MANUKAU Botany292a Botany Road, Botany8.00am – 12.00pmTakanini30 Walters Rd, Takanini8.00am – 12.00pmAUCKLAND Mt Eden661 Dominion Rd8.00am – 12.00pmMt Wellington37-41 Carbine Rd8.00am – 12.00pmWAITEMATA Henderson10 Woodford Avenue8.00am – 12.00pmMairangi Bay119 […]
The Scope: September 2025
Please find a copy of our latest newsletter here. In this issue you will find:
School holiday hours
As we approach the upcoming school holiday period, we would like to inform you of some adjustments to our collection services across Auckland from September 20 to October 5, 2025. We anticipate reduced patient demand, and therefore have chosen a small number of collection centres that will not operate during this time. This will affect […]
Delays for non-urgent ENA/dsDNA testing
Due to technical issues, ENA/dsDNA testing is currently unavailable at Awanui Labs Auckland – this will affect community samples from Auckland and Northland. We will update you once testing resumes in Auckland. We apologise for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience.
Online bookings for blood tests now available
We are pleased to announce that routine blood-test appointments can now be booked online for Glenfield, Glen Innes, Glendene and Manurewa collection centres. This option allows patients to reserve a specific time and helps to ease queues during busy periods. Appointments are offered at selected times that differ by location, reflecting staffing levels and daily […]