Unfortunately, UCD NVRL must inform users that some tests are affected by staff shortages as a result of high levels of SARS-CoV-2 infection in the community.
The following update is appropriate starting Monday 10th January 2021.
1. Cessation of VZV IgM testing – this test will be dropped from the testing schedule
2. Mycoplasma IgM will be tested once a week with a subsequent change in Turn-around-time (TAT) to 7 days
3. HIV Avidity testing will be suspended for 6 months
