LOINC Code 14476-6: Microorganism identified Aer cx Nom (Vag fld)

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 Microorganism identified. 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: DEPRECATED
• Method: Aerobic culture

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

• Deprecated Bacteria identified in Vaginal fluid by Aerobe culture
• Microorganism identified
• Aerobe; Aerobe Cult; Aerobed; C&S; Cult; Cultures; Genital vaginal; Gyn; Gynecology; ID; Identity or presence; Infectious Disease; InfectiousDisease; Isolated; Microbiology; Microorganisms; Nominal; OB; ObGyn; Obstetrics; Org; Organism; Organisms; Point in time; Random; 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.

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