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LOINC Code 100906-7: Bacteria Cx (U) [#/Vol]

100906-7 is a LOINC code used to identify Bacteria Cx (U) [#/Vol] 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 Bacteria. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Urine.

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 Bacteria. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Urine.

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: Culture

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • Bacteria [#/volume] in Urine by Culture
  • Bacteria
  • #; ABS; absolute; absolutes; Bact; C&S; Cnt; Count; Count/volume; CT; Cult; Cultures; Microbiology; Number concentration; Number Concentration (count/vol); Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; UA; UR; Urn

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

Bacteria Cx (U) [#/Vol]Bacteria [#/volume] in Urine by CultureBacteria # Ur CultBacteriaMICROBacterial culture, UrineNCnc

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code100906-7
SystemLOINC
Display nameBacteria Cx (U) [#/Vol]
DescriptionBacteria
Short nameBacteria # Ur Cult
ComponentBacteria
PropertyNCnc
TimingPt
System (specimen)Urine
ScaleQn
MethodCulture
ClassMICRO
Example units#/mL
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.73
Last changed2.73

Consumer names

Bacterial culture, Urine

Part names

BacteriaNCncPtUrineQnCultureNumber ConcentrationPoint in time (spot)

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