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  • NVRL Working Hours - Good Friday - April 7th 2023

    Mar
    30

    NVRL is pleased to advise that the laboratory will be operating normal working hours on Friday 7th April. 

    Opening Hours: 08.00 hrs to 17.30hrs. 

    Out of Hours Service can be accessed as usual should it be required over Easter Weekend by calling 01-7164050. 

    Posted By Helen.Dawkins read more

  • Infographic and Video in relation to National Serosurveillance Programme

    Mar
    21
    At the request of the Health Protection Surveillance Centre, HPSC, NVRL is pleased to share the infographic and video prepared in relation to the National Serosurveillance Programme. 
    I have included the link to the video here. https://youtu.be/YjUXVZdZOAc
    Posted By Helen.Dawkins read more

  • Extended Turnaround Time for Blood Borne Virus testing – NVRL Molecular Laboratory

    Mar
    07

    Customer Notification:  Extended Turnaround Time for Blood Borne Virus testing – NVRL Molecular Laboratory

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    (Issue date March 7th 2023)

     

    Unfortunately, due to an unresolved instrument issue, UCD NVRL are currently experiencing extended turnaround times in our Molecular Laboratory for blood borne virus testing (HBV, HCV and HIV viral loads, and HCV genotype). 

     

    Urgent testing can be performed with prior arrangement - please contact the lab on (01) 7164401.

     

    Posted By Helen.Dawkins read more

  • Change in NVRL Mycoplasma pneumoniae testing

    Feb
    25

    Change in NVRL Mycoplasma pneumoniae testing

     – implementation date 6th March 2023

     

    NVRL is delighted to inform our users that as of 6th March 2023 we will be investigating serum samples requesting Mycoplasma pneumoniae for IgM and IgG antibodies.

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  • Change in NVRL Hepatitis E screening: UPDATE – implementation date 6th March 2023

    Feb
    21

    HEPATITIS E Screening at NVRL

     

    NVRL previously notified our users that we are replacing the Fortress HEV IgM assay in favour of Diasorin Liaison XL HEV IgM assay and also introducing a supplementary second line Vidas HEV IgM assay to confirm Diasorin reactive samples.

    This change was delayed due to supply issues, which have now been resolved. NVRL is very pleased to advise customers that this change will be implemented from 6th March 2023.

    Posted By Helen.Dawkins read more

  • Hepatitis E IgM serology update

    Dec
    01

    NVRL has just been notified of manufacturer supply issues with the BioMerieux Vidas HEV IgM assay. Due to factors beyond our control the implementation of the Liaison HEV IgM assay and supplementary second line Vidas HEV IgM will be delayed. We will issue further updates as available.

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    Posted By Brian O'Grady read more

  • Change in NVRL Hepatitis E screening: UPDATE to be introduced 28th November 2022

    Nov
    21

    NVRL is replacing the Fortress HEV IgM assay in favour of Diasorin Liaison XL HEV IgM assay and also introducing a supplementary second line Vidas HEV IgM assay to confirm Diasorin reactive samples.

    The Diasorin and Vidas HEV IgM assays have comparable sensitivity. However, by using two assays in combination, we can generate improved specificity in comparison with Fortress HEV IgM alone, whilst also allowing for increased automation.

    NVRL IT department will provide specific information including relevant test request codes.

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  • NVRL LIMS upgrade – some test results may be affected

    Nov
    04

    Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)

    We are currently in the process of transitioning to a new version of our LIMS. This may lead to a delay in reporting results for the following:

    Chlamydia trachomatis, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Mycoplasma genitalium and Trichomonas vaginalis.

    We thank you for your patience at this time and are working hard to limit any potential impact during this period.

     

    Please contact NVRL on 01-7164401 if you have any queries.

     

    Posted By Helen.Dawkins read more

  • Human Monkeypox Virus Testing at NVRL

    Oct
    24

    As of today, October 24th 2022, UCD NVRL is reducing Monkeypox Virus (MPXV) testing to three days per week (Monday, Wednesday and Friday).

    This is due to both the reduction in sample numbers received for testing and the overall positivity rate.

     Samples received by 11AM will be reported the same day.  Any sample received after this time will be stored on site for the next run.

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  • IT Network issues

    Sep
    15
    Due to an unforeseen IT network issue, there may be a delay in reporting some tests.
    The NVRL sincerely apologises for any inconvenience caused as a result of this service disruption.
    Posted By Brian O'Grady read more