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CSF -Virology

25 ml Universal Container - White Top (No Boric Acid)

Test	CSF -Virology
Common Abbreviation
Test type	PCR
Sample type	CSF
Specimen Container Type	25ml Universal Container - White Top (No Boric Acid)
Sample Testing Amount	1ml minimum per container

Stability
Turnaround Time	7 days
Laboratory	Microbiology Dept, LGI
Reference Interval
Additional Notes	The turnaround times stated here reflect a combination of in-house and reference laboratory time spent on processing referred samples. For turnaround times for individual reference laboratories please look on the reference laboratories own websites.

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.