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Upgrades to our Laboratory Information System

From July 2nd, Awanui Labs will be going live with upgrades to its Laboratory Management System (LMS). This is part of a nationwide initiative that will refresh our existing LMS. Not only does this upgrade make for a more robust system, but it also standardises test names, codes, comments, and reference ranges across the country. […]

Making online bookings simple!

NEW! A QR code for your patients to scan to enable them to book a blood test on the spot. No need for them to wait in line, they can book a blood test online to save time. Download a PDF version for your practice here.

Chlamydia urine kit extended expiry

The supplier of the Chlamydia multi-test “yellow” urine kits has extended the expiry dates for these products. The products are also known as Aptima Urine Specimen Transport Tubes and Aptima Urine Specimen Collection kits. We are asking all referrers to check this list of lot numbers against your current stock and update the expiry dates […]

Referrer newsletter – February 2022

In this issue we feature: Consumable ordering updatesShortage of sharp’s containersBook a blood test onlineTest to travelReminder about eOrders Read the full issue here.

Shortage of ‘sharps’ containers

Please note, there is currently a nationwide shortage of sharps containers. Currently we can only supply a limited range of these containers. When you place an order for a sharps container, we will send you what we have available; please note it may not be the size you ordered. Please only order what you need […]

*NEW* book a blood test online

We are excited to announce that from Monday 18 October you can make an online booking for the following tests: Routine blood testsBaby and child blood testsPolycose tests (for pregnant patients only) The following tests cannot be booked online due to special requirements: Glucose tolerance testing (GTT), FNA testing, self-requested urine drug screens, fungal scraping […]

Collection centres closing early Wednesday 16 June!

All CSCL collection centres will be closed Wednesday, 16 June 2021 from 2.30pm due to unforeseen circumstances. However for urgent testing the following options are available: Northfield Collection Centre – 60 Langdons Road, Papanui, Christchurch – open until 4.45pm.Barrington Collection Centre – 14 Athlestan Street, Christchurch – open until 4.15pm. All collection centres will be […]

Queen’s birthday Monday

All of our Collection Centres will be closed on Monday June 7 in observance of the public holiday for the Queen’s 95th birthday. They will however, be open normal hours on Saturday June5 and will reopen normal hours on Tuesday June 8.

Hornby Collection Centre – temporary change to opening hours

The Hornby Collection Centre will be closing early, at 1pm on Thursday 17 June for essential maintenance. The centre will re-open as usual on Friday 18 June.

Referrer Newsletter – Easter 2021

In this issue: Easter HoursAxe The FaxHighly Transmissible DiseasesHistology Reports UpgradeeOrders Read Lab Link Easter Issue >>>