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LOINC Code 41697-4: Gemifloxacin Strip [Susc]

41697-4 is a LOINC code used to identify Gemifloxacin 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 Gemifloxacin. 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 Gemifloxacin. 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

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

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

Gemifloxacin Strip [Susc]Gemifloxacin [Susceptibility] by Gradient stripGemifloxacin Islt Grad stripGemifloxacinABXBACTSusceptibility to GemifloxacinSusc

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code41697-4
SystemLOINC
Display nameGemifloxacin Strip [Susc]
DescriptionGemifloxacin
Short nameGemifloxacin Islt Grad strip
ComponentGemifloxacin
PropertySusc
TimingPt
System (specimen)Isolate
ScaleOrdQn
MethodGradient strip
ClassABXBACT
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.16
Last changed2.56

Consumer names

Susceptibility to Gemifloxacin

Part names

GemifloxacinSuscPtIsolateOrdQnGradient stripSusceptibility (microorganisms)Point in time (spot)

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