Awanui Labs (previously Canterbury SCL) - Linwood

There is no one at the reception counter and lots of signs, so I had to do quite some reading before figuring out what to do and how to sign in.nIn the small reception room, there were quite a few people waiting, an extra nursing room setup behind a partition wall, staff moving around and the radio blasting. It was so overstimulating I had to go wait outside even tho it was raining. The air was also barely breathable. Great breeding ground for virus.nNo one acknowledged my presence until my turn came. The nurse was friendly but it's the first time I got blood taken and I'm not sitting back in a chair. It felt like a temporary set-up.nOverall I left unimpressed and very overwhelmed. Do not recommend for autistic people.

The staff here are very enthusiastic and friendly. I am a foreigner and have come here a few times to use the service here. I am completely satisfied and confident. The friendly staff is enthusiastic about supporting customers and is very considerate. I need to take care and be really lucky to meet you. Dear friends, I wish you and your family a very happy and peaceful life. Good luck always comes to you. Thank you very much.

I had Lyn as my nurse and she was absolutely wonderful. I’m terrible when it comes to needles even at 21 years old, and Lyn was so helpful, she made me feel comfortable and taken care off, she was so lovely. genuinely the best nurse I’ve ever had. Thank you!!

I had a good experience here. It was great to have an appointment booked online to save time. Peter was friendly and professional, listened to me and did a great job.

I really had a bad experience here. My doctor filled out their form and emailed it to me. I didn't bother to print it so when I came for my appointment and showed the email, the receptionist said it's not showing on their system and I have to go back and print it myself so I did. When I came back I was told I had to pay $121 for the blood test. Had she checked the first time I came in, I would've wasted my time and fuel.

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