http://testguide.adhb.govt.nz/EGuide/
Information about laboratory tests done by LabPLUS can be found in the LabPLUS Test Guide. Click on the link above and search the Test Guide for the test of interest.
Getting tests done
Only registered medical practitioners, midwives, nurses and certain other kinds of health professionals are entitled to order laboratory tests. Patients must have a signed test request form. For most tests, patients can have their blood taken at a community laboratory collection room (Labtests or Diagnostic Medlab). Certain specialised tests may require a visit to one of the LabPlus collection rooms.
LabPlus collection rooms
- Level 6 at Auckland City Hospital - normal hours: 7.30 am - 4.30 pm Monday to Friday
- at Greenlane Clinical Centre - normal hours: 7.30 am - 5:00 pm Monday to Friday.
- Level 3 at Starship Childrens Hospital - normal hours: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Monday to Friday.
Pathologist approval of certain laboratory tests
LabPLUS policy on pathologist approval of laboratory tests can be found in the LabPLUS Test Guide - Pathologist Approval of Laboratory Tests
Facts and Fallacies
Health information available on the internet is not always correct. Accurate information on the following topics can be found in the LabPlus Testguide: