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LOINC Code 106538-2: Ceftobiprole (Dose) [Mass]

106538-2 is a LOINC code used to identify Ceftobiprole (Dose) [Mass] 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 Ceftobiprole. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Dose.

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 Ceftobiprole. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Dose.

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

  • Ceftobiprole [Mass] of Dose
  • Ceftobiprole
  • Ceftobiprole medocaril; Dose med or substance; DRUG DOSES; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; 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

Ceftobiprole (Dose) [Mass]Ceftobiprole [Mass] of DoseCeftobiprole DoseCeftobiproleDRUGDOSEMassPt

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code106538-2
SystemLOINC
Display nameCeftobiprole (Dose) [Mass]
DescriptionCeftobiprole
Short nameCeftobiprole Dose
ComponentCeftobiprole
PropertyMass
TimingPt
System (specimen)Dose
ScaleQn
ClassDRUGDOSE
Example unitsmg
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.79
Last changed2.79

Consumer names

Ceftobiprole dose

Part names

CeftobiproleMassPtDoseQnPoint in time (spot)

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