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 41500-0: Linezolid Method for Slow-growing mycobacteria [Susc]

Name: LOINC Code 41500-0: Linezolid Method for Slow-growing mycobacteria [Susc]
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T08:59:27.680Z

41500-0 is a LOINC code used to identify Linezolid Method for Slow-growing mycobacteria [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: Method for Slow-growing mycobacteria

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Linezolid [Susceptibility] by Method for Slow-growing mycobacteria
Linezolid
AFB; ANTIBIOTIC SUSCEPTIBILITIES; AST; ID; Infectious Disease; InfectiousDisease; Islt; Isol; Myco; Mycobacteria susceptibility; Mycobacterial susceptibility; Point in time; Random; SlowMyco; Sus; Suscept; Susceptibilities; Susceptibility; Susceptibilty; TB; Tuberculosis; 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 Method for Slow-growing mycobacteria [Susc]Linezolid [Susceptibility] by Method for Slow-growing mycobacteriaLinezolid Islt SlowMycoLinezolidABXBACTSusceptibility to LinezolidSusc

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code41500-0

SystemLOINC

Display nameLinezolid Method for Slow-growing mycobacteria [Susc]

DescriptionLinezolid

Short nameLinezolid Islt SlowMyco

ComponentLinezolid

PropertySusc

TimingPt

System (specimen)Isolate

ScaleOrdQn

MethodMethod for Slow-growing mycobacteria

ClassABXBACT

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.16

Last changed2.26

Consumer names

Susceptibility to Linezolid

Part names

LinezolidSuscPtIsolateOrdQnMethod for Slow-growing mycobacteriaSusceptibility (microorganisms)Point in time (spot)

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