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Waitematā DHB Laboratory Services
Public Service, Laboratory Tests
Today
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Description
Consultants
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Dr Ross Boswell
Consultant Chemical Pathologist
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Dr Maia Brewerton
Consultant Clinical Immunologist
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Dr Dragana Drinkovic
Consultant Clinical Microbiologist
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Dr Merit Hanna
Consultant Clinical Haematologist
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Dr Matthew Rogers
Consultant Clinical Microbiologist, Laboratory Clinical Director
Hours
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Mon – Fri | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
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The laboratories at both North Shore Hospital and Waitakere Hospital operate a 24 hour service every day of the year, however, services are reduced at weekends and on public holidays.
The exception to this is the Phlebotomy Service which is open for outpatients between 0800-1700hrs Mon-Fri only. There is no Phlebotomy service for outpatients during the weekend or public holidays
Procedures / Treatments
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Haematology Tests
Blood contains many different chemicals and particles which may be tested.… More
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Biochemistry Tests
This group of tests includes: liver, kidney and thyroid function tests; diabetes tests and lipid (fats), electrolyte (potassium, sodium chloride), hormone and drug level tests.… More -
Microbiology Tests
Some microorganisms (germs), generally bacteria and yeasts, live in and on the body normally.… More
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Fertility, Pregnancy and Natal Tests
Semen Samples
Examination of a semen sample will give a doctor information on how fertile you are or how successful a vasectomy has been.… More -
Immunology
Your immune system is part of your body’s defence system and plays an important role in keeping up your body’s resistance to disease-causing organisms.… More
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Histology
Sometimes it is necessary to take a small sample of tissue for examination under a microscope in order to diagnose an illness.… More
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Cytology
Examination of tissue samples for cancer cells or cells that may turn into cancer cells is called cytology.… More
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Contact Details
North Shore Hospital
North Auckland
Phone
Laboratory enquiries (09) 486 8920 Ext 43020
Fax
(09) 486 8921
Website
North Shore Hospital
Shakespeare Road
Takapuna
Street Address
North Shore Hospital
Shakespeare Road
Takapuna
Postal Address
Waitematā DHB Laboratory
North Shore Hospital
Private Bag 93-503
Takapuna
North Shore City
Waitakere Hospital
West Auckland
Phone
Laboratory enquiries (09) 486 8920 Ext 43020
Website
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This page was last updated at 1:41PM on November 26, 2020. This information is reviewed and edited by Waitematā DHB Laboratory Services.