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Awanui Labs (formerly Southern Community Laboratories) began as small private pathology service in the South Island city of Dunedin in the 1960s. Since then our operations have progressively expanded to become part of New Zealand’s largest network of diagnostic laboratories, providing medical services all over New Zealand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our laboratories offer a wide range of diagnostic tests in biochemistry, haematology, microbiology, immunology, molecular pathology, histology and cytology. They are equipped with the newest analysers and state-of-the-art computer systems. Most of our routine patient test results are reported back to the requesting doctors within 24 hours of specimen collection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Emphasis at Awanui Labs is always placed on provision of top quality laboratory services for  Health Professionals and their Patients. We are proud to have branches in smaller provincial towns as well as larger cities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Please note that the information on this website is relevant to Otago and Southland only including the following regions: Dunedin, Balclutha, Dunstan, Gore, Invercargill, Oamaru and Queenstown.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are looking for information regarding other regions please visit awanuilabs.co.nz<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our Values<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We are committed to the future of pathology in New Zealand through excellence in technical, clinical, and service innovations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u014c m\u0101tou m\u0101t\u0101pono
Our values<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our values are a simple but powerful foundation for a shared understanding of what matters in our workplaces, our culture, how we operate, and what distinguishes us as an organisation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Manaakitanga
We Care<\/strong> for each other and the people we serve<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whakapakari
We Improve<\/strong> and adapt to create opportunities for success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hiranga
We Deliver <\/strong>the highest quality medical and scientific expertise<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our Name Change<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ka t\u016b m\u0101tou i muri ki te hauora o Aotearoa
We stand behind the health of Aotearoa New Zealand<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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