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.

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LOINC Code 43441-5: Bacteria identified Aer cx Nom (BAL)

Name: LOINC Code 43441-5: Bacteria identified Aer cx Nom (BAL)
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-25T17:13:11.347Z

43441-5 is a LOINC code used to identify Bacteria identified Aer cx Nom (BAL) 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 Bacteria. It is commonly used with the system or sample type BAL.

Reviewed by HealthAssure Clinical TeamUpdated 25 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 Bacteria. It is commonly used with the system or sample type BAL.

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: Both
Method: Aerobic culture

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Bacteria identified in Bronchoalveolar lavage by Aerobe culture
Bacteria
Aerobe; Aerobe Cult; Aerobed; Bact; Bronchial alveolar lavage; Bronchoalveolar lavage; C&S; Cult; Cultures; ID; Identity or presence; Infectious Disease; InfectiousDisease; Lung; Microbiology; Nominal; Point in time; Pulmonary; Pulmonology; Random; Respiratory; UniversalLabOrders

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.

Related SNOMED CT concepts

705114005SNOMED CT mapping for Bacteria identified Aer cx Nom (BAL) (43441-5)

Related observations and tests

SNOMED_CT 705114005high

LOINC Code System

Source: LOINC-SNOMED cooperation package

Common synonyms

Bacteria identified Aer cx Nom (BAL)Bacteria identified in Bronchoalveolar lavage by Aerobe cultureBacteria BAL Aerobe CultBacteriaMICROBacterial culture, Bronchoalveolar lavage specimenPrid

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code43441-5

SystemLOINC

Display nameBacteria identified Aer cx Nom (BAL)

DescriptionBacteria

Short nameBacteria BAL Aerobe Cult

ComponentBacteria

PropertyPrid

TimingPt

System (specimen)BAL

ScaleNom

MethodAerobic culture

ClassMICRO

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.17

Last changed2.78

Consumer names

Bacterial culture, Bronchoalveolar lavage specimen

Part names

BacteriaPridPtBALNomAerobic culturePresence or IdentityPoint in time (spot)Bronchoalveolar lavageAerobe culture

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