February 2026

Customer Notification: Syphilis IgM assay supply issue and potential delay of results

Feb
27

Unfortunately, UCD NVRL must inform users that Trinity Biotech Syphilis IgM assay kits are currently unavailable from the manufacturer with an anticipated date for availability of mid-March.

As an interim measure for continuity of service the NVRL has identified a referral laboratory in the UK to complete testing on our behalf should the need arise.

UCD NVRL apologises to our users for any inconvenience that may arise.

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

Reference: CN-26-4

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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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