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Memo Molecular tests prioritisation due to COVID 4 Feb 2022

21 02 2022

To: Clinical Directors, All requestors of molecular lab tests From: Chris Mansell Clinical Microbiologist Helen Moore Haematopathologist Stephen Du Toit Chemical Pathologist Date: 4 Feb 2022 Subject: Limited Availability of Molecular Testing Due To COVID The laboratory…

Waikato SARS CoV 2 Lab Testing Report 4 Feb 2022

04 02 2022

We have a rapid increase in community acquired cases this week. The test strategy is to try to detect all cases in the region, for contact tracing.

Waikato SARS-CoV-2 Lab testing report 2021 full year

07 01 2022

This is an overview of Waikato COVID-19 testing results for 2021. Testing has been characterised by huge day to day fluctuations in numbers required.

Waikato Respiratory Virus Report 2021 full year

07 01 2022

This is for the viruses other than SARS-CoV-2. It was an interesting year, with RSV returning to NZ.

Waikato Respiratory Virus Report 2021 Week 39

05 10 2021

Initial COVID outbreak figures shown. RSV undead. Waikato Respiratory Virus Report 2012 10 05