News & Communications
Diagnostic stewardship initiative for urinary tract infections
Diagnostic stewardship is defined as the process of modifying the requesting, performing, or reporting of diagnostic tests in order to improve diagnostic accuracy and patient management1. It involves requesting the right test, for the right indication, at the right time with the right interpretation of results. Diagnostic stewardship of infections promotes the appropriate use of […]
The Scope: June 2024
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Diagnosis of Coeliac Disease
Coeliac disease is an immunological intestinal reaction to gluten in cereal causing the cells lining the small, intestine bowel to become damaged and inflamed. This is often found in people who are genetically predisposed to this condition. Coeliac disease in New ZealandAccording to international research, approximately 100,000 people across New Zealand have some form of coeliac […]
Matariki opening hours
Most of our collection centres will be closed on 28 June for the Matariki public holiday. Opening hours for centres operating can be found here.
King’s birthday weekend
Please find attached a list of collection centres open on King’s birthday, Monday 3 June. All other collection centres will be closed for the public holiday.
Northcote collection centre relocating
The Northcote collection centre is permanently relocating. Thursday May 30 will be the last operational day at the current location. Further details finalising the new address will be communicated soon. For the nearest alternative, please visit the Glenfield collection centre, Level 2, Westfield Shopping Centre, 385 Glenfield Road or visit our website. We apologise for […]
Early morning wait time
On Wednesday 24 April 2024 between 7:00 and 9:00hrs, some of our collection centres will be experiencing extended wait times. This is due to scheduled stop-work meetings organised by the union. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. Thank you for your understanding and patience during this time.
ANZAC day closures
Most of our collection centres are closed over the public holidays, but lists of those open can be found below
Easter weekend closures
Most of our collection centres are closed on the Easter public holidays, but a list of open centres can be found here.
The Scope: February 2024
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