March 2026

Customer Notification: Suspension of Murex HBsAg version 3 testing until further notice

Mar
26

Please see attached a Field Safety Notice (FSN) received from Diasorin in relation to particular batches of the Murex HBsAg Version 3 kit.

The NVRL currently holds one of the affected batches, which has been in use since January 2026. From the initial risk assessment by the manufacturer and the NVRL weare not expecting any significant clinical impact. However, we are continuing to investigate, and will follow up directly with any affected service users.
Supply of the assay is anticipated to resume the week of 6th April.

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Customer Notification: Syphilis IgM assay supply issue – update to CN-26-4 published on February 27th 2026

Mar
11

Unfortunately, UCD NVRL must inform users that Trinity Biotech Syphilis IgM assay kits are unlikely to be available until the end of April 2026.

Samples will continue to be referred to the UK to complete testing as necessary.

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

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

CN-26-4-1

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