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LOINC Code 6601-9: FLUV identified Org specific cx Nom (Sput)

6601-9 is a LOINC code used to identify FLUV identified Org specific cx Nom (Sput) in laboratory and clinical observation data. You may see this code in lab systems, lab reports, EHR exports, interoperability feeds, or other structured clinical data exchanges. LOINC codes identify tests, measurements, observations, survey items, and clinical questions in a standardized way. It is associated with the component Influenza virus. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Sputum.

Reviewed by HealthAssure Clinical TeamUpdated 21 May 2026

What is this code?

LOINC codes identify tests, measurements, observations, survey items, and clinical questions in a standardized way. It is associated with the component Influenza virus. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Sputum.

When is it used?

  • Used in lab systems, EHRs, and clinical data exchange.
  • May identify a test, observation, survey item, or clinical document request rather than a diagnosis.
  • Status: ACTIVE
  • Order vs observation: Both
  • Method: Organism specific culture

What it does not mean

  • The code identifies the observation or test, not the actual result.

Key facts

  • Influenza virus identified in Sputum by Organism specific culture
  • Influenza virus
  • C&S; Cult; Cultures; FLUV; ID; Identity or presence; Infectious Disease; InfectiousDisease; Influ; Lower respiratory; Lung; Microbiology; Nominal; Point in time; Pulmonary; Pulmonology; Random; Respiratory; Spec; Spt; Sputum

Where you may see this code

You may see this code in lab systems, lab reports, EHR exports, interoperability feeds, or other structured clinical data exchanges.

Common synonyms

FLUV identified Org specific cx Nom (Sput)Influenza virus identified in Sputum by Organism specific cultureFLUV Spt CultInfluenza virusMICROInfluenza (Flu) culture, SputumPrid

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code6601-9
SystemLOINC
Display nameFLUV identified Org specific cx Nom (Sput)
DescriptionInfluenza virus
Short nameFLUV Spt Cult
ComponentInfluenza virus
PropertyPrid
TimingPt
System (specimen)Sputum
ScaleNom
MethodOrganism specific culture
ClassMICRO
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released1.0g
Last changed2.79

Consumer names

Influenza (Flu) culture, Sputum

Part names

Influenza virusPridPtSputumNomOrganism specific culturePresence or IdentityPoint in time (spot)

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