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LOINC Code 106041-7: Fungus identified Cx Nom (Ear fluid)

106041-7 is a LOINC code used to identify Fungus identified Cx Nom (Ear fluid) 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 Fungus. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Ear fluid.

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 Fungus. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Ear fluid.

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: Culture

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • Fungus identified in Ear fluid by Culture
  • Fungus
  • C&S; Cult; Cultures; Ear fld; Fung; Fungal; Fungi; Hearing; Identity or presence; Microbiology; Nominal; Otologic; 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

Fungus identified Cx Nom (Ear fluid)Fungus identified in Ear fluid by CultureFungus Ear fld CultFungusMICROFungal culture, Ear FluidPrid

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code106041-7
SystemLOINC
Display nameFungus identified Cx Nom (Ear fluid)
DescriptionFungus
Short nameFungus Ear fld Cult
ComponentFungus
PropertyPrid
TimingPt
System (specimen)Ear fluid
ScaleNom
MethodCulture
ClassMICRO
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.81
Last changed2.82

Consumer names

Fungal culture, Ear Fluid

Part names

FungusPridPtEar fluidNomCulturePresence or IdentityPoint in time (spot)

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