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Blood Culture (septacemia)

Blood Culture Bottles

TestBlood Culture (septacemia)
Common Abbreviation
Test typeBacterial culture
Sample typeBlood
Specimen Container TypeBlood Culture Bottles
Sample Testing AmountAdults: 8-10ml, Paediatrics: 1-3ml
Stability
Turnaround Time5 days
LaboratoryScarborough, York
Reference Interval
Additional NotesPlease do not cover the bottle barcode when labelling samples with patient details. Direct sensitivity testing is not UKAS accredited
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We are aware of a fire within the grounds of Malton Hospital.

All patients and colleagues have been safely evacuated, and there are no reports of any injuries.

We are working closely with North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service and other partner agencies to monitor the situation.

If you have an appointment at Malton Hospital today, please do not attend. Our teams are reviewing all affected appointments, and we will contact you as soon as possible to rearrange or discuss the next steps. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

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Malton Urgent Treatment Centre is also currently closed. Please do not attend. If you require urgent medical advice, please use NHS 111 online or call 111. In a life-threatening emergency, always call 999.

We will provide further updates as soon as more information becomes available.