The Scope: May 2026
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King’s birthday
All of our collection centres will be closed on Monday June 1 for the King’s birthday public holiday.
Updated HbA1c Diagnostic Thresholds
The Diabetes National Clinical Network has issued updated HbA1c diagnostic thresholds to align HbA1c reporting in New Zealand with international best practice guidelines (WHO, ADA). These changes aim to support earlier detection and intervention, reduce inequities, and improve patient outcomes, particularly in younger patients and high-risk population groups. Awanui Labs will implement these changes on […]
Discontinuation of Rabies IgG Serology Testing
For the past decade, Awanui has offered commercial Rabies IgG serology testing for travellers and workers to that required confirmation of the immune status. As you will have noticed, the Rabies IgG serology test has undergone some changes in the last few years. With dwindling numbers, the cost per test to cover the overheads of […]
ANZAC day
Our collection centres will be closed on Monday 27 April for the ANZAC day public holiday.
Easter Weekend
Please note that all Awanui Labs collection centres are closed on Good Friday (3 April) and Easter Monday (6 April). Collection centres that normally open on Saturdays will be open on the weekend.
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
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