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LOINC Code 103958-5: Ofloxacin Genotyping [Susc]

103958-5 is a LOINC code used to identify Ofloxacin Genotyping [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 Ofloxacin. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Isolate.

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

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: Genotyping

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • Ofloxacin [Susceptibility] by Genotype method
  • Ofloxacin
  • ANTIBIOTIC SUSCEPTIBILITIES; AST; c409; Floxin; Genotype; Genotypic; Islt; Isol; Ordinal; Point in time; QL; Qual; Qualitative; Random; Screen; 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

Ofloxacin Genotyping [Susc]Ofloxacin [Susceptibility] by Genotype methodOfloxacin Islt GenotypOfloxacinABXBACTSusceptibility to OfloxacinSusc

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code103958-5
SystemLOINC
Display nameOfloxacin Genotyping [Susc]
DescriptionOfloxacin
Short nameOfloxacin Islt Genotyp
ComponentOfloxacin
PropertySusc
TimingPt
System (specimen)Isolate
ScaleOrd
MethodGenotyping
ClassABXBACT
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

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

Consumer names

Susceptibility to Ofloxacin

Part names

OfloxacinSuscPtIsolateOrdGenotypingSusceptibility (microorganisms)Point in time (spot)Viral genotype susceptibility

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