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Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine (LabPLUS) | Auckland | Te Toka Tumai

Public Service, Laboratory Tests

Description

Our Test Guide:  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.

Our website:  www.labplus.co.nz

 

Community Anatomic Pathology Service (APS)
All community referred Histology, Cytology and Cervical Cytology (ThinPrep®)

Phone:  302 0516  or  0800 256 356
Frozen Section & FNA Bookings:    639 0212
Customer Services:    638 0177  or  638 0176
Email:

 

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 printed signed test request form for blood collections at LabPlus.  Patients with electronic orders for tests that must be taken at the hospital should request a printout from their doctor or Awanui.  For most tests, patients can have their blood taken at a community laboratory collection room (Awanui).  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 - 4.15 pm Monday to Friday.
  • at Greenlane Clinical Centre - normal hours: 7.30 am - 4:15 pm Monday to Friday. 
  • Level 3 at Starship Children's Hospital - normal hours: 8:00 am - 4:15 pm Monday to Friday.

All LabPlus collection rooms are closed on public holidays.

 

Pathologist approval of certain laboratory tests

LabPLUS policy on pathologist approval of laboratory tests can be found in the LabPLUS Test Guide - Test Vetting Policy

 

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 Test Guide:

Consultants

Hours

Laboratory enquiries (LabLink):  0700 - 1900 Mon-Fri, 0800 - 1200 Sat
Phlebotomy
Auckland City Hospital Outpatient Collection room:  0730 - 1615 Mon-Fri
Starship Hospital Collection room:  0800 - 1615 Mon-Fri
Greenlane Clinical Centre Collection room:  0730 - 1615 Mon-Fri
All collection rooms are closed on public holidays.

Procedures / Treatments

Biochemistry Tests

Clinical Biochemistry testing is the analysis of the chemical constituents of the blood, urine, faeces and tissues. Most of the laboratory testing uses sophisticated instrumentation interfaced to a laboratory information system. Diseases such as diabetes, renal failure, heart attack and hepatitis are some of the conditions investigated by clinical biochemists.
Clinical Biochemistry testing is the analysis of the chemical constituents of the blood, urine, faeces and tissues. Most of the laboratory testing uses sophisticated instrumentation interfaced to a laboratory information system. Diseases such as diabetes, renal failure, heart attack and hepatitis are some of the conditions investigated by clinical biochemists.
Haematology Testing

Haematology is the study of the cells of the blood, the bone marrow and the clotting proteins present in blood. Haematologists investigate the blood of patients for diseases such as anaemia, disorders of the haemoglobin molecule, cancer, bleeding and thrombosis.
Haematology is the study of the cells of the blood, the bone marrow and the clotting proteins present in blood. Haematologists investigate the blood of patients for diseases such as anaemia, disorders of the haemoglobin molecule, cancer, bleeding and thrombosis.
Microbiology

Medical Microbiology is the detection and culture of bacteria and fungi that cause human disease. Microbiologists provide information about the susceptibility of these agents to antibiotics used during treatment of infections. Microbiologists use microscopy to examine samples for human parasites in a variety of clinical samples such as faeces and blood.
Medical Microbiology is the detection and culture of bacteria and fungi that cause human disease. Microbiologists provide information about the susceptibility of these agents to antibiotics used during treatment of infections. Microbiologists use microscopy to examine samples for human parasites in a variety of clinical samples such as faeces and blood.
Immunology

Clinical Immunology is the study of the immune system and associated diseases. Clinical immunologists study the body's response to disease often through the measurement of antibody production. This approach allows the diagnosis of many diseases including HIV infection, rheumatoid arthritis, allergies and a range of autoimmune diseases.
Clinical Immunology is the study of the immune system and associated diseases. Clinical immunologists study the body's response to disease often through the measurement of antibody production. This approach allows the diagnosis of many diseases including HIV infection, rheumatoid arthritis, allergies and a range of autoimmune diseases.
Cytogenetics

Cytogenetics is the study of the genetic basis of disease. Cytogeneticists work with chromosomes and provide information about congenital diseases such as Turner's and Down's syndromes. They also provide important information about changes to the chromosomes in disease, such as leukaemia.
Cytogenetics is the study of the genetic basis of disease. Cytogeneticists work with chromosomes and provide information about congenital diseases such as Turner's and Down's syndromes. They also provide important information about changes to the chromosomes in disease, such as leukaemia.
Histopathology/Histology

Histopathology/Histology is the preparation, processing and staining of tissues obtained during surgery, biopsy or necropsy. Histologists prepare sections of tissue that are examined by pathologists in the investigation of tissue disease e.g. cancer.
Histopathology/Histology is the preparation, processing and staining of tissues obtained during surgery, biopsy or necropsy. Histologists prepare sections of tissue that are examined by pathologists in the investigation of tissue disease e.g. cancer.
Cytology

Medical Cytology is the study of cell preparations collected from the lungs, lymph nodes, genital tract etc. for the presence of cancer cells. Investigation of the 'Pap' smear for the detection of cervical cancer is an important role of the cytologist.
Medical Cytology is the study of cell preparations collected from the lungs, lymph nodes, genital tract etc. for the presence of cancer cells. Investigation of the 'Pap' smear for the detection of cervical cancer is an important role of the cytologist.

Website

www.labplus.co.nz/

Contact Details

Auckland City Hospital

Central Auckland

Freephone: 0800 522 7587

Website: www.labplus.co.nz

 

Community Anatomic Pathology Service (APS)
All community referred Histology, Cytology and Cervical Cytology (ThinPrep®)
The APS laboratory is located in Mt Wellington

Phone:  302 0516  or  0800 256 356
Frozen Section & FNA Bookings:    639 0212
Customer Services:    638 0177  or  638 0176
Email: aps.info@adhb.govt.nz

Address:  37 - 41 Carbine Road, Mt Wellington 1060
Postal:     PO Box 14587, Panmure 1741

LabPLUS
Building 31,
Gate 4 off Grafton Rd,
Grafton
Auckland

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LabPLUS
Building 31,
Gate 4 off Grafton Rd,
Grafton
Auckland

Postal Address

PO Box 110031
Auckland Mail Centre
Auckland 1148

Greenlane Clinical Centre

Central Auckland

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This page was last updated at 2:52PM on September 23, 2024. This information is reviewed and edited by Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine (LabPLUS) | Auckland | Te Toka Tumai.