Pathlab is a New Zealand owned and operated, IANZ accredited medical laboratory. We provide cutting edge services to the Bay of Plenty, Waikato and Lakes regions. Our time proven and reputable systems and processes enable health care for thousands of patients a day.
HPV Peel Pack Swab + Genotype Reporting
19 October 2026
Pathlab is introducing two changes to HPV testing, along with two important collection reminders: 1. Extended genotype reporting — since mid-October 2026, specimens reported as “Other Genotype DETECTE…
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HbA1c - Potentially Spurious HbA1c Results Issued
16 October 2026
Summary A fault affecting one HbA1c analyser may have caused a small number of spurious HbA1c results. Clinicians should consider repeat testing when results are unexpected or inconsistent with the cl…
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Reducing the risk of respiratory illness transmission during sample collection
03 September 2026
We are asking for your support in reducing the risk of respiratory illness transmission in our Pathlab collection rooms, home visit services, and aged care facilities. We have recently seen several pa…
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Test Update - PSA Referral Limit Update
26 August 2026
Change to PSA Age-Adjusted Referral Thresholds. From Monday 7th September 2026, Pathlab will adopt the age-adjusted PSA referral thresholds as outlined in the September 2025 Prostate Cancer OCCP. Due…
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