LOINC Code 103788-6: Bacteria Identification and Susceptibility Doc (Pos bld culture)

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 Identification and Susceptibility. 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: Both

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

• Bacteria Identification and Susceptibility in Positive blood culture Document
• Bacteria Identification and Susceptibility
• ANTIBIOTIC SUSCEPTIBILITIES; Bact; Bact Id and susc; Bld Pos; Blood; Document; Finding; Findings; Point in time; Random; Sus; Susc; Suscept; Susceptibilities; Susceptibilty; WB; Whole blood

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.

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