HbA1c included in 1st Antenatal Screen
June 20, 2020
In 2014 the Ministry of Health issued guidelines on ‘Screening, Diagnosis and Management of Gestational Diabetes in New Zealand’. The guidelines recommended the measurement of HbA1c as part of the 1st antenatal screen. The BOP, Lakes and Waikato DHBs had agreed that HbA1c will become part of the 1st Antenatal screen throughout the regions. The changes came into effect on Monday 16th May 201…
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COVID-19 Patient Services, Level 1
June 10, 2020
Pathlab Collection Facilities Re-opening With the move yesterday to Level 1, we are pleased to be able to advise of further collection facilities opening. Bay of Plenty Effective Thursday 11th June, ALL our Bay of Plenty collection rooms will be back to usual business hours. Waikato The last of the closed facilities in Waikato will be opening as follows: Victoria Central – opening Monday 15th June…
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Waikato COVID-19 Level 2 Update
May 14, 2020
Welcome Dr Gustavo Faulhaber Dr Gustavo Faulhaber is our new specialist haematologist. He had his training in Brazil, having a broad experience in both clinical and laboratory Haematology where he attained a Master and PhD degree in Medicine and worked as a university professor. Dr Faulhaber’s interests are in medical education and research in Haematology Pathology; he will be providing services…
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Bay of Plenty Collection Facilities
May 06, 2020
Collection Facilities We are pleased to be able to advise of further collection facilities opening, as follows: Bethlehem (open from Tues 12th May) 8.00am – 4.30pm Mon - Fri Baymed (open from Tues 12th May) 8.00am – 4.30pm Mon - Fri Phoenix House (open from Mon 11th May) 7.30am – 4.30pm Mon - Fri Kawerau 8.00am – 2.30pm Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri No change to the following: Cameron Rd 7.30am – 6.00pm Mon…
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Move to Level 3
April 24, 2020
Collection Facilities While there is the recommendation for people with underlying health issues to remain at home, Pathlab will continue with the facilities we currently have open. We are working with limited staffing and trying to provide the best service. As this changes we will notify you. We understand you are expecting an increase in activity through general practice with delayed…
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