What does this LOINC code represent?

This LOINC code identifies a lab observation, measurement, question, or clinical concept in a standardized format.

Is this enough to understand my test result?

No. The code identifies the test or observation, but the interpretation depends on the actual result, reference range, and clinical context.

LOINCActiveObservation

LOINC Code 147-9: Cefuroxime Parenteral SBT (Isol+S)

Name: LOINC Code 147-9: Cefuroxime Parenteral SBT (Isol+S)
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T11:17:25.111Z

147-9 is a LOINC code used to identify Cefuroxime Parenteral SBT (Isol+S) 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 Cefuroxime.parenteral. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Isolate+Ser.

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 Cefuroxime.parenteral. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Isolate+Ser.

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: SBT

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Cefuroxime Parenteral [Susceptibility] by Serum bactericidal titer
Cefuroxime.parenteral
ANTIBIOTIC SUSCEPTIBILITIES; c308; C33; Ceftin; Cefuroxime Axetil; Cefuroxime Parenter; Cefuroxime Sodium; Curoxim; Dilution factor; Dilution Factor (Titer); ID; Infectious Disease; InfectiousDisease; Islt; Isol; Kefurox; Point in time; Random; Sequence based typing; Serum; SERUM BACTERICIDAL TITER; Serum killing test; SmQn; SR; Titer; Titered; Titre; Ttr; Ultroxim; Zinacef

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

Cefuroxime Parenteral SBT (Isol+S)Cefuroxime Parenteral [Susceptibility] by Serum bactericidal titerCefuroxime Parenter Titr SBTCefuroxime.parenteralABXBACTSusceptibility to Cefuroxime parenteralTitr

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code147-9

SystemLOINC

Display nameCefuroxime Parenteral SBT (Isol+S)

DescriptionCefuroxime.parenteral

Short nameCefuroxime Parenter Titr SBT

ComponentCefuroxime.parenteral

PropertyTitr

TimingPt

System (specimen)Isolate+Ser

ScaleSemiQn

MethodSBT

ClassABXBACT

Example unitstiter

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released1.0

Last changed2.75

Consumer names

Susceptibility to Cefuroxime parenteral

Part names

Cefuroxime.parenteralTitrPtIsolate+SerSemiQnSBTCefuroxime ParenteralTiterPoint in time (spot)Isolate and SerumSerum bactericidal titer

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