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Changes to nvrl.ucd.ie website

Feb
19

Customer Notification: New procedure is in place for access to Additional testing, Request for copy reports and Consent for release of patient results

Reason for Notification:

In order to maintain the security of its system, UCD has advised the following changes to the NVRL's website.

As a result, NVRL is putting new procedures in place for the following:

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Customer Notification: Introduction of new tests for BBV

Feb
17

Reason for Notification:

Further to the previous notice issued on 19th December 2025, the NVRL will be moving bloodborne virus testing (HBV, HCV and HIV viral loads) to the Roche Cobas® system in the week beginning 23rd February 2026.

At this time, the new test codes (CHIV, CHBV and CHCV, respectively) will come into effect. 

New code CHIV - "HIV-1 RNA (Roche) " replacing MHIV - "HIV-1 Viral Load (Abbott) "

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Notification of NEW TEST CODES for Q1 2026

Dec
19

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Customer Notification: Instrumentation failures leading to extended turnaround times

Nov
27

Reason for Notification:

UCD NVRL are currently experiencing extended turnaround times in our Molecular Laboratory and would like to apologise for delays in results for samples submitted for HBV, HCV and HIV viral loads, and HCV genotype.    

These delays are as a result of instrumentation failures. NVRL is in contact with our supplier to rectify these issues as soon as possible.

If you have any queries, please contact UCD NVRL on 01-7164401.

 

NVRL reference: CN-25-10 (1)

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New Access road to UCD NVRL

Oct
24

Access to UCD NVRL has changed today and is as shown below.

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Customer Notification: Supplier issue which affected Mumps IgM testing

Oct
14

Reason for Notification:

NVRL would like to apologise if your service experienced delays in results for Mumps IgM tests. This related to kit supply issues. Our supplier has rectified this issue and all outstanding tests have been completed..

 NVRL reference: CN-25-13 (1)

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About the NVRL

The UCD National Virus Reference Laboratory (NVRL) provides a diagnostic and reference service for clinicians investigating viral infections throughout Ireland. The laboratory is affiliated to the University College Dublin School of Medicine. The NVRL have provided a virology diagnostic service to the Irish health service for over forty years.

We currently perform over 700,000 tests annually, involving some 120 tests for 40 different pathogens and provide specialist reference services which have been developed as a result of medical and technical expertise built over many years. We are proud to offer our service users accredited tests in line with national and international “best practice”.

Hours of service

Normal Opening Hours:        Monday to Friday:       8.00 a.m. - 5.30 p.m.

The laboratory routinely operates from 8.00 am to 6.00 p.m. daily but officially opens from 8.00am to 5.30 pm, Monday to Friday.

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Accreditation

The NVRL is accredited by the Irish National Accreditation Board (INAB) to undertake testing as detailed in the Schedule bearing the Registration Number 326MT, in compliance with the International Standard ISO/IEC 15189:2012 "Medical laboratories - Requirements for quality and competence".

 

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