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Faecal Occult Blood

Faeces

Test	Faecal Occult Blood
Common Abbreviations	FOB
Profile	NA
Tube type	Faeces
Clinical Indication	Suspicion of bleeding in the gastrointestinal tract
Specimen Type	Faeces
Sample type	Faeces
Minimum Volume	pea sized
Special Precautions	Available in Children only
Stability	Contact Referral Laboratory
Turnaround Time	1 week
Laboratory	St James's University Hospital Beckett Street Leeds LS9 7TF 0113 206 4256
Reference Interval	Contact Referral Laboratory
Limitations	Contact Referral Laboratory
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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.