Test Directory / Faeces - Norovirus
Faeces Container - Brown Container With Specimen Spoon
| Test | Faeces - Norovirus |
|---|---|
| Common Abbreviation | |
| Test type | PCR |
| Sample type | Faeces |
| Specimen Container Type | Faeces Container - Brown Container With Specimen Spoon |
| Sample Testing Amount | |
| Stability | |
| Turnaround Time | 48 hours |
| Laboratory | Scarborough, York |
| Reference Interval | |
| Additional Notes | Contact the Microbiology Laboratory before sending samples if an outbreak is suspected. |
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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