Test Directory / VRE Screen
Charcoal Swab - Transport Media
| Test | VRE Screen |
|---|---|
| Common Abbreviation | |
| Test type | Culture |
| Sample type | Swab / Faeces |
| Specimen Container Type | Charcoal Swab - Transport Media |
| Sample Testing Amount | N/A |
| Stability | |
| Turnaround Time | 48 hours |
| Laboratory | Scarborough, York |
| Reference Interval | |
| Additional Notes | Faeces Containers - Brown Container with Specimen Spoon |
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:
There are four exceptions only to the restrictions. These are:
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.
