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COVID-19/INFLUENZA A & B, NAAT
Number 8882
CPT Code 87636
Alias COVID-19, SARS-COV-2, CORONA, FLU, INFUENZA
Specimen Container Viral Transport Medium, Aptima Multitest Swab, Hologic Direct Load Swab
Specimen Type Nasopharyngeal or oropharyngeal swab
Turn Around Time 24-48 Hours
Days Performed 
Reference Range Negative
Alternate Specimen 
Volume 1 mL
Stability Ambient VTM – 48 Hours, Aptima & Hologic Swabs – 6 Days
Stability Refrigerated VTM – 48 Hours, Aptima & Hologic Swabs – 6 Days
Stability Frozen n/a
Patient Preparation 
Methodology 

Nucleic Acid Amplification

Limitations 
Rejection Criteria 

Specimens received out of stability, incorrect collection container or source

Additional Instructions 

Out of consideration for other patients and our employees, we respectfully ask that individuals who meet the criteria for risk of having COVID-19 do not enter Primex Patient Service Centers. Requests for COVID-19 testing must be ordered by a physician or other authorized healthcare provider.

Performing Laboratory Primex
TagsCOVID-19, SARS-COV-2, CORONA, COVID, FLU

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.

Click here for more information

 

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.
Click here for more information