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LOINC Code 33332-8: Linezolid Strip [Susc]

33332-8 is a LOINC code used to identify Linezolid Strip [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 Linezolid. 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 Linezolid. 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
  • Method: Gradient strip

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • Linezolid [Susceptibility] by Gradient strip
  • Linezolid
  • ANTIBIOTIC SUSCEPTIBILITIES; AST; Epsilometer; Estrip; E-strip; Grad strip; ID; Infectious Disease; InfectiousDisease; Islt; Isol; MIC; Minimum inhibitory concentration; Point in time; Random; Sus; Suscept; Susceptibilities; Susceptibility; Susceptibilty; Zyvox

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

Linezolid Strip [Susc]Linezolid [Susceptibility] by Gradient stripLinezolid Islt Grad stripLinezolidABXBACTSusceptibility to LinezolidSusc

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code33332-8
SystemLOINC
Display nameLinezolid Strip [Susc]
DescriptionLinezolid
Short nameLinezolid Islt Grad strip
ComponentLinezolid
PropertySusc
TimingPt
System (specimen)Isolate
ScaleOrdQn
MethodGradient strip
ClassABXBACT
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.09
Last changed2.73

Consumer names

Susceptibility to Linezolid

Part names

LinezolidSuscPtIsolateOrdQnGradient stripSusceptibility (microorganisms)Point in time (spot)

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