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Where to get your blood tests
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Auckland and Northland

Information for Auckland clinic blood tests
Click on the locations for details on lab locations and weekday opening hours.

For weekend blood tests:

Sundays and public holidays:

  • The Mt Wellington Awanui lab is open from 8:00am to 12:00pm.

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Hamilton and Tauranga

Information for Hamilton and Tauranga clinic blood tests
Click on the locations for details on lab locations and weekday opening hours.

Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays:

  • Hamilton:
    Please present at Pathlab, 58 Tristram St, Hamilton, between 8:00am and 10:00am.

  • Tauranga:
    Please present at Tauranga Hospital, 840 Cameron Rd. Patients must arrive by 9:00am.

  • Taupo:
    Please visit Rotorua Hospital Pathlab, 1225 Haupapa St, Rotorua. Patients must arrive before 9:00am. Taupo and Rotorua residents must travel to either Tauranga or Hamilton on weekends and public holidays.

  • Taranaki:
    Medlab, 179 Gills St, New Plymouth.

    • Monday to Friday: 7:30am - 10:00am

    • Saturday: 8:00am - 11:00am

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Wellington

Information for Wellington clinic blood tests
Click on the locations for details of lab locations and weekday opening hours.

Weekend blood tests:
Saturday services will now only be available at the following centres:

  • Porirua
  • Lower Hutt
  • Wellington Hospital Outpatients
  • Masterton Hospital

Click here for more information.

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).
  • Hawke’s 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 8:00am on 04 384 8401 and speak directly to Reception.

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Christchurch

Information for Christchurch clinic blood tests
Click on the locations for details of lab locations and weekday opening hours.

For weekend blood tests:

Sundays and public holidays:

  • Please talk to our team for weekend and public holiday hours.
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Dunedin

Information for Dunedin clinic blood tests
Click on the locations for details of lab locations and weekday opening hours.

Weekend and public holiday hours:

  • Please 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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