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Changes to the National Cervical Screening Programme (NCSP): HPV Primary Testing
From 12 September 2023, the primary test for cervical screening will change to a human papillomavirus (HPV) test, with the option of self-testing. Further information about the change can be accessed...
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Changes to Health Connect South results
From Monday 2 October 2023, interim results from Awanui laboratories will display in Health Connect South (HCS) for both hospital and community testing. This change will see: Results showing as...
View ArticleLabour day
All of our collection centres will be closed on Labour day (Monday 23 October), and they will reopen with normal operating hours on Tuesday 24 October. Enjoy your long weekend and travel safely if you...
View ArticleFestive season opening hours
Our collection centres are all closed on the Christmas and New Year public holidays. Centres are open normal working hours the remainder of the time with the exception of Marinoto (closed until 22...
View ArticleInfection prevention & control webinar
We invite you to watch the recording of the Annual Awanui Infection Prevention and Control Webinar held on 8 December, 2023 with guest speakers – Dr Juliet Elvy and Dr Aaron Keene, Clinical...
View ArticleWaitangi Day
All of our collection centres will be closed on Tuesday 6 February for Waitangi Day. The post Waitangi Day appeared first on Awanui Labs – Otago, Southland.
View ArticleEaster Weekend
Please note that all Awanui Labs collection centres are closed on Good Friday (29 March) and Easter Monday (1 April). Collection centres that normally open on Saturdays will be open on the weekend....
View ArticleANCA: Indications for testing
View the table of Indication for ANCA testing and clinical definitions here. The post ANCA: Indications for testing appeared first on Awanui Labs – Otago, Southland.
View ArticleOamaru area blood bank
After careful consideration and review, both the New Zealand Blood Service and Awanui Laboratories have collaborated to ensure patient safety whilst minimising blood component and product wastage in...
View ArticleANZAC day closures
Our collection centres will be closed on Thursday 25 April for the ANZAC day public holiday. The post ANZAC day closures appeared first on Awanui Labs – Otago, Southland.
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