News
New aeroallergen blood test now available through BODYiQ
Awanui Labs has introduced a new Aeroallergen Sensitivity Blood IgE Test, available directly to the public through BODYiQ, Awanui’s self-request health testing service. The test checks for allergy-related antibodies known as immunoglobulin E (IgE). These antibodies can indicate whether your immune system is sensitive to common airborne allergens, including house dust mites, cats, dogs, grass […]
Update: Delays / closures due to snow
Due to wintery weather conditions across the region, some of our services may experience delays, but we’re doing our best to keep things moving. Thank you for your kindness and support—we look forward to seeing you as soon as it’s safe to do so. Stay warm and take care!
Matariki weekend
Our collection centres will all be closed on Friday 10 July for the Matariki public holiday.
King’s birthday weekend
All of our collection centres will be closed on Monday June 1 for the King’s birthday public holiday.
Updated Approach for Liver-Related Autoantibody Screening
Liver autoantibodies (including anti-smooth muscle and -mitochondrial antibodies) play a central role in the diagnosis of autoimmune liver disease, including autoimmune hepatitis and primary biliary cholangitis. However, at low titres, these tests may be non-specific and result in an inappropriate testing and referral cascade. Liver Function Test (LFT) derangements are often transient, so screening for […]
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 […]
ANZAC day closures
Our collection centres will be closed on Monday 27 April for the ANZAC day public holiday.
Update and Harmonisation of Allergy Testing within Awanui
As part of our ongoing commitment to clinical best practice and consistency across the Awanui laboratory network, we are updating and harmonising our approach to allergy testing. Effective 13 April 2026, skin prick testing protocols will be standardised across your region. To support appropriate utilisation, I would like to clarify the clinical indications for skin […]
Southland anniversary day
All of our Southland collection centres will be closed on Tuesday 7 April for the regional anniversary 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.