Human Monkeypox Virus Testing at NVRL

As of today, October 24^th 2022, UCD NVRL is reducing Monkeypox Virus (MPXV) testing to three days per week (Monday, Wednesday and Friday).

This is due to both the reduction in sample numbers received for testing and the overall positivity rate.

 Samples received by 11AM will be reported the same day.  Any sample received after this time will be stored on site for the next run.

 Reference can be made to the Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) regarding the updated policy - https://www.hpsc.ie/a-z/zoonotic/monkeypox/

 Queries in relation to this notification can be addressed to the NVRL Clinical Team. Please phone 01-7164401

 Customer Notification Reference: CN-22-18