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LOINC Code 105607-6: Bacteria identified # 3 Aer cx Nom (Catheter tip)

105607-6 is a LOINC code used to identify Bacteria identified # 3 Aer cx Nom (Catheter tip) 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^^^3. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Ctp.

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^^^3. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Ctp.

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: Aerobic culture

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • Bacteria # 3 identified in Catheter tip by Aerobe culture
  • Bacteria^^^3
  • Aerobe; Aerobe Cult; Aerobed; Bact; C&S; Cath Tip; Catheter tip; Cult; Cultures; Identity or presence; III; Microbiology; Nominal; Point in time; Random

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 identified # 3 Aer cx Nom (Catheter tip)Bacteria # 3 identified in Catheter tip by Aerobe cultureBacteria Cath Tip Aerobe Cult org #3Bacteria^^^3MICROBacterial culture, Catheter tipPrid

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code105607-6
SystemLOINC
Display nameBacteria identified # 3 Aer cx Nom (Catheter tip)
DescriptionBacteria^^^3
Short nameBacteria Cath Tip Aerobe Cult org #3
ComponentBacteria^^^3
PropertyPrid
TimingPt
System (specimen)Ctp
ScaleNom
MethodAerobic culture
ClassMICRO
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.78
Last changed2.78

Consumer names

Bacterial culture, Catheter tip

Part names

Bacteria^^^3PridPtCtpNomAerobic culturePresence or IdentityPoint in time (spot)Catheter tipAerobe culture

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