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Laboratory Medicine

Test Directory / Carbapenamase Screen

Carbapenamase Screen

Charcoal Swab - Transport Media

TestCarbapenamase Screen
Common Abbreviation
Test typeBacterial culture
Sample typeRectal swab/Stool
Specimen Container TypeCharcoal Swab - Transport Media
Sample Testing AmountN/A
Stability
Turnaround Time48 Hours
LaboratoryScarborough, York
Reference Interval
Additional Notes1 swab a day for three consecutive days
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Maternity access at York Hospital - Saturday 22 February

On Saturday 22 February, 8am-6pm, there will be a temporary change of vehicle access to the maternity unit at York Hospital. Access via entrance 2 will be closed to allow essential works to be completed. 

If you are attending the maternity unit at York on this day, please drive in via the entrance for A&E (marked blue light priority).

The multi-storey car park will not be affected by this change, and any non-urgent visitors should continue to park in this area.