Facilities

Forte Health, 132 Peterborough Street

On site we have two examination rooms, dedicated office space and lockable storage for drugs and files. We have contracts with offsite storage facilities for long term secure archiving.

We have dedicated computers with high speed broadband and access to databases for many aspects of urology, such as benign prostatic hypertrophy, male erectile dysfunction, overactive bladder etc.

We have ready access to a laboratory experienced in phlebotomy, processing samples, packaging/shipping, the ability to store frozen samples, access to –20 degrees freezer and a centrifuge.

We also have access to day surgery and recovery beds in a private setting.

 

Equipment

Medical Equipment
  • 2x ECG
  • Ultrasound including TRUS
  • Flowmeter
  • Urodynamics
  • Spygmanometer
  • 3x Genius Thermometers
  • Calibrated Scales

Radiology

 Full radiology services including X-ray, Ultrasound, CT, MRI and PET scans through Christchurch Radiology Group

Laboratory

 Have access to an accredited laboratory. Areas of testing include:

  • Anatomical pathology
  • Biochemistry
  • Immunohistochemistry
  • Immunology
  • Cytogenics
  • Dermatopathology
  • Microbiology
  • Mycology
  • Cytopathology
  • Drug Screening
  • Parasitology
  • PCR testing
  • Endocrinology / RIA
  • Flow Cytometry
  • Serology
  • Therapeutic drug monitoring
  • Haematology
  • Immunohaematology
  • Virology
  • Surgical pathology

Computers
  • Own network
  • Managed secure firewall
  • Broadband internet and email
  • Microsoft Office 2007
  • Antivirus
  • Document scanners

Filing system

 Lockable cabinets plus a separate filing room with a built in shelving system including lockable drawers for storing medications.