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LOINC Code 11261-5: Bacteria identified Aer cx Nom (Vag fld)

11261-5 is a LOINC code used to identify Bacteria identified Aer cx Nom (Vag fld) 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. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Vag.

Reviewed by HealthAssure Clinical TeamUpdated 25 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. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Vag.

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: Aerobic culture

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • Bacteria identified in Vaginal fluid by Aerobe culture
  • Bacteria
  • Aerobe; Aerobe Cult; Aerobed; Bact; C&S; Cult; Cultures; Genital vaginal; Gyn; Gynecology; ID; Identity or presence; Infectious Disease; InfectiousDisease; Microbiology; Nominal; OB; ObGyn; Obstetrics; Point in time; Random; UniversalLabOrders; Vag fld; Vag fluid; Vagina; Vaginal fluid

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 Aer cx Nom (Vag fld)Bacteria identified in Vaginal fluid by Aerobe cultureBacteria Vag Aerobe CultBacteriaMICROBacterial culture, Vaginal fluidPrid

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code11261-5
SystemLOINC
Display nameBacteria identified Aer cx Nom (Vag fld)
DescriptionBacteria
Short nameBacteria Vag Aerobe Cult
ComponentBacteria
PropertyPrid
TimingPt
System (specimen)Vag
ScaleNom
MethodAerobic culture
ClassMICRO
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released1.0j-a
Last changed2.78

Consumer names

Bacterial culture, Vaginal fluid

Part names

BacteriaPridPtVagNomAerobic culturePresence or IdentityPoint in time (spot)VaginalAerobe culture

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