What does this LOINC code represent?

This LOINC code identifies a lab observation, measurement, question, or clinical concept in a standardized format.

Is this enough to understand my test result?

No. The code identifies the test or observation, but the interpretation depends on the actual result, reference range, and clinical context.

LOINCActiveObservation

LOINC Code 101503-1: Cefuroxime MIC.VOC detection (Pos bld culture) [Susc]

Name: LOINC Code 101503-1: Cefuroxime MIC.VOC detection (Pos bld culture) [Susc]
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T11:17:17.028Z

101503-1 is a LOINC code used to identify Cefuroxime MIC.VOC detection (Pos bld culture) [Susc] 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 Cefuroxime. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Bld.pos growth.

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 Cefuroxime. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Bld.pos growth.

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: Observation
Method: MIC.VOC detection

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Cefuroxime [Susceptibility] by MIC.VOC detection in Positive blood culture
Cefuroxime
ANTIBIOTIC SUSCEPTIBILITIES; AST; Bld Pos; Blood; c308; C33; Ceftin; Cefuroxime Axetil; Minimum inhibitory concentration; Point in time; Random; Sus; Suscept; Susceptibilities; Susceptibility; Susceptibilty; WB; Whole blood; Zinacef

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

Cefuroxime MIC.VOC detection (Pos bld culture) [Susc]Cefuroxime [Susceptibility] by MIC.VOC detection in Positive blood cultureCefuroxime Bld Pos MIC.VOC detCefuroximeABXBACTSusceptibility to CefuroximeSusc

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code101503-1

SystemLOINC

Display nameCefuroxime MIC.VOC detection (Pos bld culture) [Susc]

DescriptionCefuroxime

Short nameCefuroxime Bld Pos MIC.VOC det

ComponentCefuroxime

PropertySusc

TimingPt

System (specimen)Bld.pos growth

ScaleOrdQn

MethodMIC.VOC detection

ClassABXBACT

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.74

Last changed2.75

Consumer names

Susceptibility to Cefuroxime

Part names

CefuroximeSuscPtBld.pos growthOrdQnMIC.VOC detectionSusceptibility (microorganisms)Point in time (spot)Positive blood culture

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