Customer Notification: Suspension of hMPV routine testing

Date of change: w/b 7^th October 2024

Test: NxTAG Respiratory Screen

Test code: LRSC

Reason for Notification

We are suspending routine testing for human metapneumovirus (hMPV), following notice from the assay manufacturer of a risk of false positive results being generated.  We do not currently know when or if this issue will be resolved by the manufacturer.

Changes to Reporting of Results

hMPV results from the NxTAG respiratory screen will be reported as Not Tested.  There will be no change to the reporting of all other NxTAG results.

Clinical Relevance

hMPV testing remains available at the NVRL, but will no longer be performed routinely on all respiratory samples.  If hMPV infection or disease is suspected, and hMPV testing is clinically indicated, please contact the NVRL to request same.

Please contact the NVRL’s Clinical Line on 01-7164401 if you have any queries.  We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

NVRL Reference: CN-24-29