Test instructions and examination information for panel physicians

You must follow specific testing requirements when you examine applicants. Use these tools and instructions to help you during immigration medical examinations.

Blood test information and conversion tools

Applicants who are 15 years of age and older need to have blood tests as part of their medical examination.

Cardiovascular information

Applicants need to have a cardiovascular risk assessment if they:

  • are 45 years of age or older, and
  • have significant risk factors — if their risk factor is greater than 20% they also need to get a cardiologist report.

If possible, include the cardiovascular risk assessment and, if required, the cardiologist report when you submit the applicant's results.

Cardiovascular Disease Risk Assessment (CVDRA) Tool — Te Whatu Ora

CVD Risk Assessment for people with type 2 diabetes New Zealand Society for the Study of Diabetes

RUDAS information

If you are submitting a paper medical certificate and a mental assessment is needed you can use the Rowland Dementia Assessment Scale (RUDAS).

TB guidelines

The Ministry of Health has guidelines on diagnosing, treating and managing patients who have TB.

Guidelines for Tuberculosis Control in New Zealand — Te Whatu Ora