Car Changes to Laboratory testing from August 24th Funded laboratory testing for all specimens in the Auckland region { except cervical smears} will now be done by Labtests and not Diagnostic Medlab. This was a decision made by the 3 Auckland District Health Boards. It is our belief that this decision was made entirely on the basis of costs with no concern given to service. We also believe that their decision will result in a shift of costs to you. Labtests have chosen to set up on level 2 at 280 Queen St which is about a 10-15 minute walk from here. Diagnostic Medlab will still operate from their premises in CityMed but will only do nonfunded tests such as those required for insurance and immigration medicals. When we order tests, we do so because it will help us to make decisions with you about your medical care. We have always endeavoured to make doing tests as easy as possible for you which is why we set up Citymed as an Integrated Healthcare Facility with a lab, xray ,pharmacy etc. We are very distressed that the Auckland DHBs decision to change laboratory providers has caused disintegration. We think it is important that the DHBs hear from you if you strike any problems resulting from their decision or have concerns. You can email the Auckland DHB at labs@ndsa.co.nz_ Please copy us and the other interested parties on the following email addresses. gkingston@citymed.co.nz ; info(@labtests.co.nz ( pao@dmi.ca.n2 >) (@dmico.nz ; tony.ryall@parliament.govt.nz Your team at Citymed Ge: 205 Bd Page 3- End