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 43442-3: Bacteria identified Aer cx Nom (Bronchial brush)

Name: LOINC Code 43442-3: Bacteria identified Aer cx Nom (Bronchial brush)
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-25T17:13:11.347Z

43442-3 is a LOINC code used to identify Bacteria identified Aer cx Nom (Bronchial brush) 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 Bronchial brush.

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 Bronchial brush.

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 Bronchial brush by Aerobe culture
Bacteria
Aerobe; Aerobe Cult; Aerobed; Bact; Bro; Bro Brush; C&S; Cult; Cultures; ID; Identity or presence; Infectious Disease; InfectiousDisease; Lung; Microbiology; Nominal; Point in time; Pulmonary; Pulmonology; Random; Respiratory

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 (Bronchial brush) (43442-3)

Related observations and tests

SNOMED_CT 705114005high

LOINC Code System

Source: LOINC-SNOMED cooperation package

Common synonyms

Bacteria identified Aer cx Nom (Bronchial brush)Bacteria identified in Bronchial brush by Aerobe cultureBacteria Bro Brush Aerobe CultBacteriaMICROBacterial culture, Bronchial brushPrid

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code43442-3

SystemLOINC

Display nameBacteria identified Aer cx Nom (Bronchial brush)

DescriptionBacteria

Short nameBacteria Bro Brush Aerobe Cult

ComponentBacteria

PropertyPrid

TimingPt

System (specimen)Bronchial brush

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, Bronchial brush

Part names

BacteriaPridPtBronchial brushNomAerobic culturePresence or IdentityPoint in time (spot)Aerobe culture

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