Norovirus

Collection

Repeat samples should not be sent on positive until at least 28 days after the initial positive result

Sample container

Stool Collection Pot

Site

Colchester & Ipswich

Notes

Samples should only be requested following agreement with Infection Control and IC guidance is followed for Hospital and Community samples

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20/11/2025

Sample Delays – Immunology Referrals Oxford

Please note, there is currently a delay on Immunology samples that are referred to Oxford for testing – please see the Immunology page for further information from Oxford. Please click on the link below for more information: wpe-Aug-2025-update

20/10/2025

Important Update: HLA-B27

HLA-B27 Testing 20th October 2025 Further to communications last month we have continued to experience supply chain issues. We are now changing our methodology to one that requires DNA extraction prior to testing for HLA-B27. Due to this change we will be restricting the tube types that we can receive; any others received are likely to […]