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LOINC Code 18896-1: Cefuroxime Parenteral [Susc]

18896-1 is a LOINC code used to identify Cefuroxime Parenteral [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 Cefuroxime.parenteral. 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 Cefuroxime.parenteral. 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

  • Cefuroxime Parenteral [Susceptibility]
  • Cefuroxime.parenteral
  • ANTIBIOTIC SUSCEPTIBILITIES; AST; c308; C33; Ceftin; Cefuroxime Axetil; Cefuroxime Parenter; Cefuroxime Sodium; Curoxim; ID; Infectious Disease; InfectiousDisease; Islt; Isol; Kefurox; Point in time; Random; Sus; Suscept; Susceptibilities; Susceptibility; Susceptibilty; 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 [Susc]Cefuroxime Parenteral [Susceptibility]Cefuroxime Parenter Susc IsltCefuroxime.parenteralABXBACTSusceptibility to Cefuroxime parenteralSusc

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code18896-1
SystemLOINC
Display nameCefuroxime Parenteral [Susc]
DescriptionCefuroxime.parenteral
Short nameCefuroxime Parenter Susc Islt
ComponentCefuroxime.parenteral
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 Cefuroxime parenteral

Part names

Cefuroxime.parenteralSuscPtIsolateOrdQnCefuroxime ParenteralSusceptibility (microorganisms)Point in time (spot)

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