I have to give a shout-out to Awanui Laboratories collection staff in Porirua for their service today.

I went for a blood test early today and the phlebotomist who took my blood made a mistake on the Blood Service cross-match form. When the Awanui people realised the error, they sent one of their staff to drive to our house to collect another sample to send to the Blood Service.

Totally unexpected, but it shows how seriously they take their work. I’d heard the Blood Service were very strict with the paperwork and will reject any requests that aren’t perfect, and this proves it!