UCD National Virus Reference Laboratory, University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin 4, D04 E1W1, Ireland Tel: +353 1 7164401, Email: nvrl@ucd.ie
Date of change: 29th August 2024
Test code: APAR
The current real-time PCR assay for the detection and quantification of Parvovirus DNA is manufactured by Artus, however this assay has now been discontinued. UCD NVRL will switch to an assay provided by Altona Diagnostics. The new test code is provided above.
The assay validation performed by UCD NVRL shows that the results are comparable between the two assays. Results will continue to be reported in IU/ml.
UCD NVRL will commence testing with the Altona Assay on Thursday 29th August 2024.
Please contact the Clinical Line on 01-7164401 if you have any queries.