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Auckland and Northland

Info for Auckland clinic bloods. Click location for details of lab locations and weekday opening hours.

Auckland: Central (Tāmaki-Makaurau); North (Waitemata District); South (Counties Manukau District); West (Waitemata District); Waiheke Island

Whangarei and Far North

For weekend bloods: see here for Saturdays.

Sundays: Ascot Hospital is open only for FA patients 7.30am – 9.00am

Sundays and public holidays: the Mt Wellington Awanui lab is open 8am – noon.

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Hamilton and Tauranga

Info for Hamilton clinic and Tauranga clinic bloods. Click location for details of lab locations and weekday opening hours.

Hamilton; Bay of Plenty; Waikato; Lakes

Hamilton; Hawera; New Plymouth; Stratford; Waitara

Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays:

Hamilton: please present at Pathlab, 58 Tristram St, Hamilton, 8am – 10am.

Tauranga: Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays: please present at Tauranga hospital, 840 Cameron Rd. Patients must be there at 9am.

Taupo: Rotorua Hospital Pathlab, 1225 Haupapa St, Rotorua. Patients must be there before 9am. Taupo and Rotorua must travel to either Tauranga or Hamilton on weekends and public holidays.

Taranaki: Medlab, 179 Gills St, New Plymouth. Mon to Fri 7.30am - 10am; Sat 8am - 11am.

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Wellington

Info for Wellington clinic bloods. Click location for details of lab locations and weekday opening hours.

Wellington; Kapiti Coast; Lower Hutt; Porirua; Upper Hutt; and Wairarapa

Hawke’s Bay: Hastings and Napier

For weekend bloods: see here for Saturdays.

Sundays and public holidays:

Wellington: Fertility Associates Wellington, please present at 9:00am.

Palmerston North: Palmerston North Hospital, opens at 8:45am (1st floor, Clinical Services Block).

Hawkes Bay: Hastings Hospital. Please go directly to the lab (located above the Emergency Department on the 1st floor) at 7:30am.

If you are outside Wellington: we will fax the form directly to your closest lab. Please notify your nurse if you plan to travel or attend a different lab throughout your cycle. If you arrive and the form is not there, please message us via Salve or call us from 8am on 04 384 8401 and speak directly to Reception.

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Christchurch

Info for Christchurch clinic bloods. Click location for details of lab locations and weekday opening hours.

Blenheim; Motueka; Nelson; Picton; Renwick

Ashburton; Christchurch; South Canterbury; Waimakariri

For weekend bloods: see here for Saturdays

Sundays and public holidays: talk to our team for weekend and public holiday hours.

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Dunedin

Info for Dunedin clinic bloods. Click location for details of lab locations and weekday opening hours.

Balclutha; Dunedin; Dunstan; Gore; Invercargill; Oamaru; Queenstown

Talk to our team for weekend and public holiday hours.

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What if I'm travelling?

Please notify your nurse if you plan to travel and require a blood test at a location other than those listed, as you are unable to use your repeating form outside of your normal location. Having a blood test at a lab that is not listed may incur charges by the lab.

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The Biological Clock

This tool indicates:

  • Natural conception per month if you have no fertility issues
  • IVF success rate at the same age
  • When to seek help after months of unsuccessful attempts

If you are concerned at any stage – we recommend booking a doctor appointment or a free nurse consultation. The sooner you make a plan the better your chances in the long term.

When to seek advice early
  • If you have polycystic ovaries, endometriosis, or have been through a cancer diagnosis; we recommend you get in touch quickly so we can talk you through all your options and give you the greatest possible chance of success.
  • If you’re a single woman considering motherhood in the future; it’s best to approach us early and consider egg freezing as this can be an option for you while you have a higher ovarian reserve and healthier eggs.
Set your age and the months you’ve been trying to conceive
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Your chance of having a baby per month for fertile couples
Your chance of having a baby per IVF cycle (if experiencing infertility)

Body Mass Index calculator

Being overweight or underweight can reduce fertility, so it is important to keep your body weight within the normal healthy range.

Body Mass Index (BMI) is an indication of your body weight and can be calculated by dividing weight by height. You should aim for a BMI of between 20 and 25, as this will optimise your chances of conception.

Woman’s BMI below 19

Even in these modern times, nature knows best. If a woman's BMI falls below 19, the body senses famine and ovulation is switched off to prevent the risk of having a baby with malnutrition. Excessive exercise can reduce body fat and increase muscle mass to a point where periods cease for the same reason. Risk of miscarriage is also increased in women with a low BMI.

Being underweight

If a woman's BMI falls below 19, the body senses famine and ovulation is switched off to prevent the risk of having a baby with malnutrition. Excessive exercise can reduce body fat and increase muscle mass to a point where periods cease for the same reason. Risk of miscarriage is also increased in women with a low BMI.

BMI’s greater than 30

This can reduce fertility by 50%. Pregnancy for women with a 30+ BMI is often associated with problems such as maternal diabetes, high blood pressure, big babies and increased risk of caesarean section.

Add your height and weight to calculate your BMI
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