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The Scope - Issue 13

13 May 2013

The Contents of this issue include:

  • Future changes for Labtests
  • ANA testing in autoimmune disease
  • Screening for cardiovascular risk assessment
  • Antibiotic susceptibility figures for 2012
  • Update on The Genetics of Gout In Aotearoa study

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The Scope - Issue 12

6 December 2012

The contents of this issue include:

  • Norfloxacin/ciprofloxacin reporting at Labtests
  • Raised creatinine - Low eGFR may not be a kidney problem
  • Variation in results from different laboratories
  • Reference ranges for urine microscopy at Labtests
  • Probiotics in pregnancy study
  • Collection centre hours for holiday season

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The Scope - Issue 11

10 August 2012

The contents of this issue include:

  • Neonatal serum bilirubin update
  • Neisseria gonorrhoeae testing
  • High haemoglobin - is it polycythaemia vera?
  • Cortisol - Prolactin studies
  • Clinical information on laboratory request forms
  • Auckland University serum urate study
  • Labtests Midwives educational seminar
  • Laboratory updates

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The Scope - Issue 10

May 2012

The contents of this issue include:

  • Urine Collection: First void vs. mid stream urine
  • Case study: Disseminated superficial actinic porokeratosis (DSAP)
  • Case study: When are blood cultures useful

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