Our Laboratory

Labtests 5,500 Sqm laboratory facility at 37-41 Carbine Road Mt Wellington, Auckland, is in the top 5% of the world’s most automated and technically advanced laboratories.

Labtests Laboratory Facts

• Houses the world’s second largest Siemens ADVIA LabCell to process samples.
• Laboratory fully protected against power supply failures with Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) and own generator system.
• Features the most advanced PVT robotics available and state-of-the-art Sysmex hematology sample tracking (HST) line.
• “Enterprise class” computing environment. Large scale IBM server farm with 7.008-terabyte storage capacity – expandable to 30 terabytes. “Enterprise Class” means the very highest level and scale of computing systems i.e. large hospitals, major trading banks.
• 100% redundant capacity built into IT system to protect against system or equipment failures.
• Includes 3 Molecular Pathology Laboratories to allow for future DNA test innovations.
• Labtests will be the first in New Zealand to introduce electronic tests requesting for doctors that will allow better follow up of patients who fail to get their tests done.
• Labtests’ service is supported by Labtests own dedicated courier service using an advanced dispatch system designed to speed up dispatch workflows and allow electronic download of pick-ups in real time.
• Each medical courier will be equipped with a portable data unit with GPS to ensure a quality service and effective courier management.
• Employs 400 staff in the Laboratory including a full call-centre operation.