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Blood Culture (septacemia)

Blood Culture Bottles

Test	Blood Culture (septacemia)
Common Abbreviation
Test type	Bacterial culture
Sample type	Blood
Specimen Container Type	Blood Culture Bottles
Sample Testing Amount	Adults: 8-10ml, Paediatrics: 1-3ml

Stability
Turnaround Time	5 days
Laboratory	Scarborough, York
Reference Interval
Additional Notes	Please do not cover the bottle barcode when labelling samples with patient details. Direct sensitivity testing is not UKAS accredited

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Update for visitors

Visiting restrictions are in place at our hospitals to stop the spread of norovirus. These restrictions will be in place until further notice.

The following wards are closed to visitors:

York Hospital: Ward 29 and Ward 37.

There are four exceptions only to the restrictions. These are:

For patients who are receiving end of life care
Paediatric patients (babies and children)
Maternity care
The family carers of those with dementia

We understand these restrictions can be difficult when a loved one is unwell. The restrictions will be reviewed daily and lifted as soon as it is safe. Thank you for your understanding as we try to reduce the spread of norovirus in our hospitals.