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LOINC Code 103654-0: Meropenem (Isolate.meningitis) [Susc]

103654-0 is a LOINC code used to identify Meropenem (Isolate.meningitis) [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 Meropenem. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Isolate.meningitis.

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 Meropenem. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Isolate.meningitis.

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

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • Meropenem [Susceptibility] for meningitis
  • Meropenem
  • ANTIBIOTIC SUSCEPTIBILITIES; AST; Islt; Islt.mening; Isol; Mening; Meronem; Merrem; Point in time; Random; Sus; Suscept; Susceptibilities; Susceptibility; Susceptibilty

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

Meropenem (Isolate.meningitis) [Susc]Meropenem [Susceptibility] for meningitisMeropenem Susc Islt.meningMeropenemABXBACTSusceptibility to MeropenemSusc

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code103654-0
SystemLOINC
Display nameMeropenem (Isolate.meningitis) [Susc]
DescriptionMeropenem
Short nameMeropenem Susc Islt.mening
ComponentMeropenem
PropertySusc
TimingPt
System (specimen)Isolate.meningitis
ScaleOrdQn
ClassABXBACT
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.77
Last changed2.77

Consumer names

Susceptibility to Meropenem

Part names

MeropenemSuscPtIsolate.meningitisOrdQnSusceptibility (microorganisms)Point in time (spot)

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