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.
Reducing the risk of respiratory illness transmission during sample collection
03 September 2026
We are asking for your support in reducing the risk of respiratory illness transmission in our Pathlab collection rooms, home visit services, and aged care facilities. We have recently seen several pa…
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Test Update - PSA Referral Limit Update
26 August 2026
Change to PSA Age-Adjusted Referral Thresholds. From Monday 7th September 2026, Pathlab will adopt the age-adjusted PSA referral thresholds as outlined in the September 2025 Prostate Cancer OCCP. Due…
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Myoglobin Testing Withdrawn
18 August 2026
Waikato Hospital Laboratory will stop offering myoglobin (blood and urine) from 17 August 2026 onwards. Consequently, myoglobin screening will no longer be offered by Pathlab. This decision is associa…
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Requesting Short Synacthen Testing in the Community
11 August 2026
Over recent weeks, we have received several enquiries regarding how community patients can access Short Synacthen Testing across Pathlab's main regions. Please see below the referral and booking requi…
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