UCD National Virus Reference Laboratory

UCD NVRL wishes to inform its users that from the week beginning 8th July 2024, there is no longer the option to contact UCD NVRL by FAX.

Contact options can be found at https://nvrl.ucd.ie/contactus

• nvrl@ucd.ie
• nvrl@healthmail.ie
• nvrl.admin@healthmail.ie
• nvrl.qa@healthmail.ie

or call 01-7164401

UCD NVRL wishes to inform its users that the provision of Out-of-Hours (OOH) Measles Molecular testing will cease at the end of June 2024. The last date for OOH testing will be 29^th June 2024.

The provision of serological investigations out of hours will continue.

Any queries in relation to this service should be addressed to the UCD NVRL Clinical team on 01-7164401

Reference: CN-24-13 (June 2024)

UCD NVRL is pleased to announce that we are introducing testing for Hepatitis Delta (HDV) RNA in house from 8^th March 2024, using the RealStar® HDV RT-PCR Kit 1.0. This is a quantitative HDV realtime PCR assay and as a result samples will no longer need to be referred abroad, resulting in an improved turnaround time assisting patient management.

The test code has been notified and is AHDV. Please use AHDV instead of the current test code MDDG on all requests from 8^th March 2024.

UCD NVRL is pleased to inform users of the delivery of Euroimmun IIFT products and we are now in a position to provide Flavivirus screening once again.  This notification overrides CN-23-24 which was published on 23^rd November.

UCD NVRL engaged with the supplier and distributor in connection with these delays.

UCD NVRL sincerely apologises for any inconvenience caused as a result of this kit shortage.

For queries on this notification please contact brian.keogan@ucd.ie

Reference: CN-24-6/CN-23-24

UCD NVRL is informing customers that the investigation of samples using Electron Microscopy is no longer available

UCD NVRL sincerely apologises for any inconvenience to users.

All queries in relation to this notification should be addressed to the Clinical Team on 01-7164401.

CN-23-28

Earlier this week, UCD NVRL advised users of a supply issue in relation to Aptima® Trichomonas vaginalis Assay.

UCD NVRL is delighted to inform users that these kits are now in stock and testing will resume. 

UCD NVRL sincerely apologises for any delays in issuing results, which was completely outside our control.

Any queries in relation to this notification should be addressed to Jonathan.dean@ucd.ie

NVRL reference: CN-23-23 UPDATE