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.
Change in Total PSA Assay
May 01, 2024
On 6th May Pathlab will be changing the method for Total PSA testing. This change is necessary due to an upgrade of the analysers used to perform testing. PSA results will decrease by approximately 1…
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Blood Bank Request Form / Transfusion Record Form Changes
April 30, 2024
Effective 6th May 2024, Pathlab will be moving to using the nationalised standard pre transfusion Blood Bank Request Form and Transfusion Record Form. These forms replace the local forms currently…
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Non-Invasive Prenatal Screening (NIPS)
April 29, 2024
Pathlab is pleased to report the increased uptake of the Illumiscreen -Non-Invasive Blood Screen (NIPS) pathway which is tested within Aotearoa New Zealand. The Illumiscreen is a safe and reliable…
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Change to Beta Band Quantitation Method
April 05, 2024
Pathlab is changing the method of quantitating bands in the alpha and beta regions identified by protein electrophoresis. This will take effect on Monday 15 April 2024. Diagnostic criteria for MGUS…
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