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.
Resumption of Routine HIV Screening
June 22, 2026
We are pleased to advise that our resupply of HIV screening reagents has now been received. Our team has worked diligently throughout the weekend to clear the backlog of samples accumulated over the…
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Temporary Suspension of Routine HIV Screening
June 15, 2026
Due to an unexpected global supply chain disruption, our supplier has been unable to provide HIV screening reagents as planned. Despite maintaining local buffer stock and access to New Zealand–based…
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Diagnostic Stewardship - Wound Swabs
May 13, 2026
There are a limited number of clinical scenarios where sending a wound swab to the laboratory can add clinical value. We have reviewed these indications and they are listed below: Wound infection with…
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Test Updates - HbA1c, FIB-4 Index, FT3
April 17, 2026
The Diabetes National Clinical Network has issued updated HbA1c diagnostic thresholds to align New Zealand reporting with global standards and to support improved patient outcomes. Diabetes: HbA1c…
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