LOINCActive

LOINC Code 45245-8: Degree of adherence to co-trimoxazole

45245-8 is a LOINC code used to identify Degree of adherence to co-trimoxazole 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 Degree of adherence to co-trimoxazole. It is commonly used with the system or sample type ^Patient.

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 Degree of adherence to co-trimoxazole. It is commonly used with the system or sample type ^Patient.

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
  • Method: Reported

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • Degree of adherence to co-trimoxazole
  • Record the percent of pills taken or categorize adherence as good, fair or poor.
  • ART; Degree of adherence to TMP-SMX; Finding; Findings; ID; Infectious Disease; InfectiousDisease; Ordinal; Point in time; QL; Qual; Qualitative; Random; Screen

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

Degree of adherence to co-trimoxazoleDegree of adherence to TMP-SMXARTFindPt^PatientOrd

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code45245-8
SystemLOINC
Display nameDegree of adherence to co-trimoxazole
Short nameDegree of adherence to TMP-SMX
ComponentDegree of adherence to co-trimoxazole
PropertyFind
TimingPt
System (specimen)^Patient
ScaleOrd
MethodReported
ClassART
StatusACTIVE

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.17
Last changed2.67

Part names

Degree of adherence to co-trimoxazoleFindPt^PatientOrdReportedFindingPoint in time (spot)

About this content

This page is prepared by HealthAssure's clinical team using official coding standards from LOINC. AI tools assist with drafting explanations, which are then reviewed and verified by healthcare professionals for accuracy. This content is for informational purposes and does not replace professional medical advice. Meet our team.