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SPUTUM CULTURE
Number 764
CPT Code 
Alias SPUTUM CULTURE
Specimen Container Sterile Plastic Screw Cap Vial
Specimen Type Sputum
Turn Around Time 48-72 Hours
Days Performed Monday – Saturday
Reference Range 
Alternate Specimen 
Volume 5 mL Sputum
Stability Ambient 1 Day
Stability Refrigerated 2 Days
Stability Frozen N/A
Patient Preparation 
Methodology 

Culture

Limitations 
Rejection Criteria 
Additional Instructions 
Performing Laboratory Primex
TagsCULTURE, SPUTUM

Covid-19/Influenza Combination Test

We are pleased to share with you that Primex is now offering the Combo test for COVID-19 and Flu. We are also now separately offering the Influenza A&B NAAT test.

The Los Angeles County Public Health Department states the following, People with flu may have a range of symptoms which are identical to symptoms of COVID-19, including fever, cough, sore throat, runny/stuffy nose, muscle body aches, headache, fatigue, vomiting and diarrhea. So offering this combo test could provide important medical care information to the ordering provider and to the patient.

Primex leadership is pleased to offer this service enhancement to our current and prospective clients.

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Covid-19/Influenza Combination Test

We are pleased to share with you that Primex is now offering the Combo test for COVID-19 and Flu. We are also now separately offering the Influenza A&B NAAT test.
The Los Angeles County Public Health Department states the following, People with flu may have a range of symptoms which are identical to symptoms of COVID-19, including fever, cough, sore throat, runny/stuffy nose, muscle body aches, headache, fatigue, vomiting and diarrhea. So offering this combo test could provide important medical care information to the ordering provider and to the patient.
Primex leadership is pleased to offer this service enhancement to our current and prospective clients.