https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Fri, 10 Apr 2026 02:57:42 +0000 Tue, 29 Sep 2009 21:46:33 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=29021 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29021&PID=790914&title=labtests-and-babies#790914 Author: AandCsmum
Subject: 29021
Posted: 29 September 2009 at 9:46pm

Doreen was the lady at Palmerston North Victoria street Midcentral labs]]> Tue, 29 Sep 2009 21:46:33 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29021&PID=790914&title=labtests-and-babies#790914 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29021&PID=789790&title=labtests-and-babies#789790 Author: kabe
Subject: 29021
Posted: 29 September 2009 at 10:37am

Maya, we're getting use to them now as she needs RASTS done every few months for her allergies. Every few days she points to where they stick in the needle and say's 'sore', so it's obviously a vivid memory

Would be quite good to build a list of recommended Labtest collections points around the country.]]> Tue, 29 Sep 2009 10:37:59 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29021&PID=789790&title=labtests-and-babies#789790 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29021&PID=789781&title=labtests-and-babies#789781 Author: AandCsmum
Subject: 29021
Posted: 29 September 2009 at 10:30am

Yes true Kabe!

Palmerston North Vic ave has two really nice ladies didn't catch their names but one was one of the older ones. Will get their names when I go back in.

Then I got a call to say the needed another vial! Like 5 wasn't enough lol]]> Tue, 29 Sep 2009 10:30:08 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29021&PID=789781&title=labtests-and-babies#789781 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29021&PID=789763&title=labtests-and-babies#789763 Author: Maya
Subject: 29021
Posted: 29 September 2009 at 10:19am

Wow, that's awesome Kabe, hopefully it won't be too traumatic for Eva (and her mummy!)]]> Tue, 29 Sep 2009 10:19:34 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29021&PID=789763&title=labtests-and-babies#789763 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29021&PID=789749&title=labtests-and-babies#789749 Author: kabe
Subject: 29021
Posted: 29 September 2009 at 10:03am

I contacted Labtests and they sent me the following information.

Here are some suggestions for collection centres with staff experienced with children on the NS:

Shirley @ Devonport rooms
Annette and Claire @ Browns Bay Rooms
Jane @ Mairangi bay rooms
Wendy @ Orewa rooms rooms
Chris @ Whangaparoa rooms
Sharonise @ Northcote rooms

]]> Tue, 29 Sep 2009 10:03:42 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29021&PID=789749&title=labtests-and-babies#789749 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29021&PID=789696&title=labtests-and-babies#789696 Author: kabe
Subject: 29021
Posted: 29 September 2009 at 9:33am

Melnel, I'll check them out as they're just around the corner from us.

Aliasmum, I've heard similiar stories to that, which is why I thought I'd start a thread on child friendly blood labs. It's stressful enough taking little ones for blood tests, without having to cope with that! ]]> Tue, 29 Sep 2009 09:33:14 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29021&PID=789696&title=labtests-and-babies#789696 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29021&PID=789550&title=labtests-and-babies#789550 Author: AandCsmum
Subject: 29021
Posted: 29 September 2009 at 12:09am

OMG definitely when you book in or arrive tell them that you are here for you baby/child to get the blood drawn. Today Alia's name was called & when I said yes for Alia the woman right in front of her & not nicely said I don't do children!! Least save yourself & your child that experience!]]> Tue, 29 Sep 2009 00:09:51 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29021&PID=789550&title=labtests-and-babies#789550 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29021&PID=789350&title=labtests-and-babies#789350 Author: lizzle
Subject: 29021
Posted: 28 September 2009 at 8:54pm

ask for the numbing cream. taine has had several blood tests - the ones with numbing cream were a breeze compared to the one without. they put it on, leave for an hour and then the area is numb enough. it still stings but you can distract them easy enough]]> Mon, 28 Sep 2009 20:54:13 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29021&PID=789350&title=labtests-and-babies#789350 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29021&PID=789305&title=labtests-and-babies#789305 Author: mummyofprinces
Subject: 29021
Posted: 28 September 2009 at 8:28pm

Apparently labtests took over the diagnostic on dodson street in milford. They were good with jake when he was intzy and needed bloods done. I have not been there since the change so am not 100% if its the same staff.....

I hope Jake doesnt inherit my vanishing veins!]]> Mon, 28 Sep 2009 20:28:35 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29021&PID=789305&title=labtests-and-babies#789305 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29021&PID=788888&title=labtests-and-babies#788888 Author: Maya
Subject: 29021
Posted: 28 September 2009 at 2:36pm

The good thing about St Marks Rd if you have to travel is that it is like 5 mins from the Gillies off/onramp.

You could always call around the ones on the shore and ask them what level of experience they have with babies. I know some places won't do them at all.]]> Mon, 28 Sep 2009 14:36:42 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29021&PID=788888&title=labtests-and-babies#788888 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29021&PID=788875&title=labtests-and-babies#788875 Author: kabe
Subject: 29021
Posted: 28 September 2009 at 2:29pm

Thanks guys. Titirangi is abit far away but could do Remuera. Any one had good experences on the NS?

I've had a few friends who have had terrible experiences with labtest staff not knowing how to get blood from babies ]]> Mon, 28 Sep 2009 14:29:12 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29021&PID=788875&title=labtests-and-babies#788875 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29021&PID=788782&title=labtests-and-babies#788782 Author: Maya
Subject: 29021
Posted: 28 September 2009 at 1:26pm

I went to the one at Hillsborough a few weeks ago and it was the same staff that used to be there when it was Diagnostic, I guess they got rehired.

St Marks Rd in Remuera are good with kids, that's who the girls paed recommends.]]> Mon, 28 Sep 2009 13:26:53 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29021&PID=788782&title=labtests-and-babies#788782 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29021&PID=788662&title=labtests-and-babies#788662 Author: myfullhouse
Subject: 29021
Posted: 28 September 2009 at 11:40am

I took Jack to the one in Golf Rd, Titirangi a week or so ago and they were good with him. He has terrible veins in his arms like me so they had to take it from his finger. Might be a bit far for you though]]> Mon, 28 Sep 2009 11:40:42 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29021&PID=788662&title=labtests-and-babies#788662 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29021&PID=788656&title=labtests-and-babies#788656 Author: kabe
Subject: 29021
Posted: 28 September 2009 at 11:33am

Can anyone recommend a Labtest collection centre in Auckland (prefersbly the North Shore) that has staff who are experienced in taking blood from babies/toddlers?

I used to go to Diagnositic in Glenfield, as they had several staff who were excellent. Have heard a few horror stories about the new service & clinicians being inexperienced with babies.]]> Mon, 28 Sep 2009 11:33:20 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29021&PID=788656&title=labtests-and-babies#788656