If your healthcare provider has given you a laboratory request form, it is important that you bring this with you.
Patients who have had a virtual consultation, your form may have been sent to us directly. We will need to know your details so we can access the form from our system.
While the majority of tests are straightforward, there are some that require some prior preparation from you. Your healthcare provider should advise you or please check THIS Specific Test Instructions page on the website.
It is recommended that you do not smoke / vape prior to your test.
The tests we do need an appointment for are as follows:
Find contact numbers, addresses, and opening hours for our collection facilities.
Allergy testing. An appointment is required. Please contact a suitable collection facility below for more information on test requirements. Please see Providers > Forms for documents that your doctor can assist in completing before testing.
Bone marrow biopsy and bone marrow aspiration are procedures to collect and examine bone marrow — the spongy tissue inside some of your larger bones.
Cost for up to 3 people = $1,300.00. It is preferred that this payment is made directly to DNA Diagnostics prior to this test being booked (unless other arrangements made e.g. legal aid). Recent passport style photograph required for all parties, plus passport or drivers license if available. Information of legal representation is required. Child under 16 years must NOT have sample collected without guardians consent (signed form DNA01c). Please refer to https://www.dnadiagnostics.co.nz/paternity-test-nz.htm
Fine-needle aspiration is a diagnostic procedure used to investigate lumps or masses.
Fine-needle aspiration is a diagnostic procedure used to investigate lumps or masses.
You can have this test at any of our collection rooms. Morning appointment required, patient must be fasting 8-12 hours, test takes 2 hours to complete and you must remain at the rooms for the duration
Allow 40 minutes for the test to be completed. It is important when you contact us for an appointment that you have a list of your medications to refer to. See the list of collection facilities below that perform this test and can give you detailed information on the testing process and requirements. Referral for this test must be approved by the Immunologist. See Providers > Forms for documentation that must be completed. Note that infants under the age of 18 months will not be tested (unless consultation and prior approval by a pathologist).
No cortisone, hydrocortisone, prednisone, Dexamethasone, Betamethesone 8hrs prior to test. Appointment time is required, the test takes approximately 1 hr 10 mins, patient must stay at the laboratory for the duration.