Updated 2026-09-06 · Prices in NZD · Recall feed checked daily
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Bloodwork Panel cost across New Zealand

Complete blood count and chemistry panel, often with electrolytes and a thyroid value for older cats.

NZ$90–NZ$245national typical range (NZD)
Aucklandmost expensive city
Invercargillleast expensive city
Top 10

Where it costs most

AucklandNZ$190
WellingtonNZ$180
ChristchurchNZ$170
TaurangaNZ$170
HamiltonNZ$165
NelsonNZ$165
WhangareiNZ$160
DunedinNZ$160
NapierNZ$160
Palmerston NorthNZ$155
Save money

Ways to pay less

  • In-house results cost more than sending to an outside lab but come back the same visit.
  • Any cat over seven should have a yearly panel. Kidney disease is silent until it is advanced.
Insurance check

Insured cats in Whangarei would get roughly NZ$145 of this back.

Typical plans reimburse 80–90% after the deductible, for about NZ$35–NZ$75/month for a young cat.

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Full table

All 12 cities

CityTypical rangeIndex
Auckland AUKNZ$100–NZ$275
Wellington WGNNZ$95–NZ$265
Christchurch CANNZ$90–NZ$250
Tauranga BOPNZ$90–NZ$245
Hamilton WKONZ$90–NZ$240
Nelson NSNNZ$85–NZ$240
Whangarei NTLNZ$85–NZ$235
Dunedin OTANZ$85–NZ$235
Napier HKBNZ$85–NZ$235
Palmerston North MWTNZ$85–NZ$230
Rotorua BOPNZ$85–NZ$225
Invercargill STLNZ$80–NZ$220
FAQ

Questions

What is the average cost of bloodwork panel in New Zealand?

Nationally NZ$90–NZ$245 in 2026. Auckland is the most expensive city we track; Invercargill the least.

Why do prices vary so much between cities?

Rent, staff wages, equipment and competition. Big-city specialty hospitals can charge double what a rural clinic does for the same procedure.

Does pet insurance cover bloodwork panel?

Yes, on most accident-and-illness plans after the deductible.

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