Clinical Services
Blood tests play an important role in supporting the early detection, monitoring, and management of a range of health conditions. They help ensure concerns are identified early so the right care is provided when needed, supporting the overall hauora of whānau.
Blood tests may be used to:
Our nēhi can take blood samples at the clinic, which are then sent to a laboratory for testing. Results will be available through MyIndici and will also be sent to our clinic team.
If any follow-up is needed, the clinic team will be in touch to kōrero about next steps to support the hauora journey of whānau.
Our clinic team provides a range of screening services to support early detection, prevention, and ongoing monitoring of health conditions, helping to protect and improve the overall hauora of whānau.
Screening may be carried out at our clinics or through referral to external services, depending on the test required.
This service includes:
Cervical screening helps detect HPV (Human Papillomavirus), a very common virus that can sometimes cause changes to cervical cells. Regular screening supports early detection and reduces the risk of cervical cancer by identifying changes before they develop into something more serious.
This service may include:
We understand that screening can feel a little uncomfortable or whakamā for some wāhine. Our clinic team provides a safe, confidential, and supportive space, guided by tikanga and led by wāhine for wāhine.
Eligibility criteria apply — see below for more information on costs and funding.
Breast checks and breast screening support the early detection of matepukupuku ū (breast cancer) and other breast health concerns. Regular screening helps identify changes early, when treatment is most effective.
This service may include:
A mammogram is a low-dose x-ray that checks the ū (breasts) for early changes, often before any symptoms are noticed. It is an important tool for early detection of matepukupuku ū (breast cancer).
Our clinic team can provide referrals to BreastScreen Aotearoa for eligible wāhine to access free mammograms.
Eligibility criteria apply — see below for further details on access, costs, and funding.
Prostate screening supports the early detection and assessment of prostate health concerns, including matepukupuku pakarūhi (prostate cancer). Many prostate changes are not cancer, but it is still important for tāne to get checked so the right support and care can be provided.
This service may include:
Eligibility criteria may apply for some testing — see below for further information on costs and funding.
We also provide a range of other health checks and screening services to support early detection, prevention, and ongoing monitoring of hauora.
For more information about these services, please see our Hauora Checks & Long-Term Condition Management page.
This service is available Monday–Friday, 8.00 am–5.00 pm
We’ve answered common pātai about screening services, eligibility, and costs, including cervical screening, breast screening, and prostate screening.
Free cervical screening may be available if you are:
● Māori or Pacific aged 25–69
● Aged 25–69 and hold a Community Services Card
● Aged 30+ or 70–74 and have never been screened
● Aged 30+ and have not been screened in over 5 years
The clinic team can help check eligibility. If eligibility criteria are not met, screening is available at a low cost of $28.
Free mammograms are available through BreastScreen Aotearoa for eligible wāhine if they are:
● Aged 45–69 years
● Not experiencing any breast symptoms (such as lumps, nipple changes, discharge, or skin changes)
● Not hapū or breastfeeding
● Have not had a mammogram in the last 12 months outside the programme
● Eligible for publicly funded healthcare in Aotearoa
Our clinic team can support with checking eligibility and can provide referrals where appropriate.
Knowing what is normal for your ū (breasts) is an important part of breast health. Regular self-checks can help identify any changes early.
Signs to look out for include:
● A new lump or thickening in the ū (breast) or armpit
● Changes in breast shape or size
● Unusual breast pain that does not go away
● A nipple that turns inward or looks different
● Crusty, flaky, itchy, or red skin around the nipple
● Discharge from the nipple (without squeezing)
If any changes are noticed, or if something does not feel normal, it is important to kōrero with a tākuta (GP) as soon as possible.
Costs for prostate checks may vary depending on the type of assessment or test required.
Some tāne with matepukupuku pakarūhi (prostate cancer) may not notice any symptoms.
Signs to look out for include:
● Blood in urine or semen
● Pain or burning when urinating
● Difficulty starting or stopping urine flow
● Weak flow, dribbling, or leaking
● Needing to urinate more often, especially at night
● Strong urge to urinate but only small amounts coming out
It is important to note that urinary symptoms are common as tāne get older and are usually caused by non-cancerous conditions such as an enlarged prostate. While these symptoms are often not serious, they should still be assessed by a clinician.
If any changes are noticed, it is important to kōrero with a tākuta (GP) as soon as possible.
