Awanui Labs (previously Canterbury SCL) - Riccarton

went here for a blood test and i’d never had one before. the lady was lovely and very gentle and i had a great experience. when i went in there was hardly anyone so i had a very short wait but it definitely can get busy so just prepare for that possibility.

The nurse is good. However, they didn’t accept email form only accept paper form and didn’t give any notice about that. So I have to drive to warehouse to get the form printed and came back again. Not sure who made this policy, super bad experience.

Very unpleasant and incredibly unprofessional services.nnA few people I personally know also had lengthy, significant bruises from blood draws performed by a female nurse who resembled an Indian woman. The bruises were still semi-dark and somewhat uncomfortable after the seventh day.nnThis place is filled with amateur nurses. While the wait time is rubbish too.

Had a really positive experience here - staff were warm and professional. I was seen really quickly, the appointments system seems to work well.

Had two disappointing visits here. In my first visit, arm was bleeding after the blood test, and the plaster was soaked. The staff was rude with no smiles. The website mentions a 4.15 pm closing, so I arrived 15 minutes early, but there were no number cards, and nobody was at the reception. After a 10-minute wait, a staff member came and said they are closing after 5-minutes. If closing is at 4 pm, why advertise 4.15 pm on the website? Unpleasant staff and inconsistencies - wouldn't recommend this place at all.

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