September 2025

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  At this time, the suspension of hMPV testing (as notified 18/10/24) will be rescinded, and reporting of the full panel will recommence.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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