Waikato DHB Laboratories provide a diagnostic service from the Waikato Hospital base in Hamilton, and the rural laboratories situated at TeKuiti, Taumarunui, Tokoroa and Thames.
Using leading edge technology, the laboratory processes approximately 8 million tests per annum.
Our highly skilled and dedicated workforce provides both routine and specialised testing for Waikato DHB and specialist testing for community laboratories and other DHBs.
Influenza A numbers dropped last week, while Influenza B continues to increase. RSV numbers are still low.
Read MoreAmong people tested last week, about a third have Influenza and a third have one of severalother “minor“ respiratory viruses.
Read MoreInfluenza numbers continue to rise and are now comparable to last year’s peak. 37% of people tested have either Influenza A and B and would benefit from oseltamivir.
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