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  • CN-26-9: Customer notification: Luminex NxTAG Respiratory Screen – reverting to v1 of this assay

    Apr
    13

    As of 13 April 2026, for stock management purposes, the NVRL will temporarily revert to version 1 of the Luminex NxTAG Respiratory Screen. 

    The test code remains LRSC.

    During this time, we will not be reporting human metapneumovirus (hMPV) in line with the previously issued notice (October 2024).  However, testing for hMPV may be specifically requested if clinically indicated.  

    Please contact the NVRL Clinical team on (01) 7164401 to make these requests.  Testing with v2 of the assay will resume later in the year.

     

    Posted By Brian O'Grady read more

  • CN-26-8: Customer Notification: Labelling requirements for samples from suspected or confirmed mpox cases

    Apr
    07

    Laboratories submitting samples from suspected or confirmed mpox cases to the NVRL for testing must:

    • Indicate the requirement for mpox testing on the external packaging
    • Ensure that all samples – including both mpox diagnostic swabs and other sample types – are clearly marked as “probable (or confirmed) mpox”

    For detailed sampling, packaging and transport requirements, please refer to the NVRL User Manual and current national guidelines – Laboratory Testing in Patients with confirmed or clinically suspected mpox (V 4.5, published 18/03/2026)

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  • CN-26-5 Changes to nvrl.ucd.ie website

    Feb
    19

    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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  • CN-26-3: 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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  • CN-25-15: Notification of NEW TEST CODES for Q1 2026

    Dec
    19

    Reason for Notification:

    Please see below a list of test codes which will be introduced in Q1 2026.
    Please DO NOT use these test codes before Q1 2026. These have been circulated by NVRL IT by email
    to those colleagues responsible for management of electronic ordering.

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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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  • CN-25-12: Customer Notification: Update to HIV Genotyping protocol at NVRL

    Sep
    19

    As of the week beginning 29/09/25, the NVRL will transition from our existing Sanger sequencing HIV GART assays to a modified protocol, utilising next generation sequencing for data acquisition. 

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  • Luminex NxTAG Respiratory Pathogen Panel v2

    Sep
    11

    As of 10/09/25 the NVRL will switch to the Luminex NxTAG Respiratory Pathogen Panel v2 assay for our routine respiratory screen, replacing the v1 test.  At this time, the suspension of hMPV testing (as notified 18/10/24) will be rescinded, and reporting of the full panel will recommence.  All other targets remain the same.

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

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  • Customer Notification: Instrumentation Errors affecting Viral Load results

    Aug
    22

     

    Reason for Notification:

    NVRL would like to apologise for recent delays in results: samples submitted for HIV, HBV and HCV viral load tests may be affected.

    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

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  • Medibridge connectivity issues

    Feb
    17

    The NVRL is experiencing connectivity issues with Medibridge at the moment affecting both test orders and results. DMF have identified the problem and expect resolution in the next 2 hours.

     

    CN-25-3

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  • Bulletin: Service Provision at NVRL during Storm Éowyn

    Jan
    23

    Due to the Status Red Weather warning this Friday, 24th of January 2025, the UCD Campus at Belfield will be closed.  As a consequence, the NVRL will remain closed until 1 hour after the Red Weather Warning period ends.

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  • NVRL is experiencing PHONE Issues

    Dec
    17

    This is to inform users that we are currently experiencing difficulties with our Phone System. 

    We are in touch with our supplier, and hope that this will be rectified in the short term. 

    NVRL apologises sincerely for this inconvenience. Thank you for your patience.

    Queries can be emailed to:

    nvrl.admin@healthmail.ie

    or

    nvrl.qa@healthmail.ie

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  • NVRL REVISED Christmas Testing Schedule 2024-2025

    Nov
    26

    Please see below a REVISED schedule of testing for the NVRL from Monday 23rd December 2024 until January 2nd 2025. 

    If you have any queries, please contact helen.dawkins@ucd.ie 

     

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