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LOINC Code 18890-4: Cefpodoxime [Susc]

18890-4 is a LOINC code used to identify Cefpodoxime [Susc] 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 Cefpodoxime. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Isolate.

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 Cefpodoxime. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Isolate.

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

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • Cefpodoxime [Susceptibility]
  • Cefpodoxime
  • ANTIBIOTIC SUSCEPTIBILITIES; AST; Cefodox; Cefpodoxime proxetil; ID; Infectious Disease; InfectiousDisease; Islt; Isol; Orelox; Podomexef; Point in time; Random; Sus; Suscept; Susceptibilities; Susceptibility; Susceptibilty; Vantin

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

Cefpodoxime [Susc]Cefpodoxime [Susceptibility]Cefpodoxime Susc IsltCefpodoximeABXBACTSusceptibility to CefpodoximeSusc

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code18890-4
SystemLOINC
Display nameCefpodoxime [Susc]
DescriptionCefpodoxime
Short nameCefpodoxime Susc Islt
ComponentCefpodoxime
PropertySusc
TimingPt
System (specimen)Isolate
ScaleOrdQn
ClassABXBACT
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released1.0l
Last changed2.73

Consumer names

Susceptibility to Cefpodoxime

Part names

CefpodoximeSuscPtIsolateOrdQnSusceptibility (microorganisms)Point in time (spot)

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