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Respiratory virus including 'flu Nov- April inc.

1ml red-topped VCM liquid viral transport Swab

TestRespiratory virus including 'flu Nov- April inc.
Common Abbreviation
Test typePCR
Sample typeViral Swab
Specimen Container TypeSmall Red Viral Transport Swab
Sample Testing AmountN/A
Stability
Turnaround Time6-16 hours
LaboratoryScarborough, York
Reference Interval
Additional NotesIn-house service for detection of Adenovirus, Coronavirus, Human metpneumovirus, Human rhinovirus/enterovirus, Influenza A & B, parainfluenza 1-4, RSV A & B, & Mycoplasma pneumoniae
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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.