LOINCActiveBoth

LOINC Code 45276-3: Bacteria identified Anaer cx 25 deg C Nom (Bld)

45276-3 is a LOINC code used to identify Bacteria identified Anaer cx 25 deg C Nom (Bld) 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 Bld.

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 Bacteria. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Bld.

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: Anaerobic culture 25 deg C incubation

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • Bacteria identified in Blood by Anaerobe culture 25 degree C incubation
  • Bacteria
  • Anaero; Anaerobe; Anaerobe Cult; Anaerobe Cult 25 Deg; Bact; Blood; C&S; Cult; Cultures; degree; ID; Identity or presence; Infectious Disease; InfectiousDisease; Microbiology; Nominal; Point in time; Random; WB; Whole blood

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

Bacteria identified Anaer cx 25 deg C Nom (Bld)Bacteria identified in Blood by Anaerobe culture 25 degree C incubationBacteria Bld Anaerobe Cult 25 DegBacteriaMICROBacterial culture, BloodPrid

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code45276-3
SystemLOINC
Display nameBacteria identified Anaer cx 25 deg C Nom (Bld)
DescriptionBacteria
Short nameBacteria Bld Anaerobe Cult 25 Deg
ComponentBacteria
PropertyPrid
TimingPt
System (specimen)Bld
ScaleNom
MethodAnaerobic culture 25 deg C incubation
ClassMICRO
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.17
Last changed2.78

Consumer names

Bacterial culture, Blood

Part names

BacteriaPridPtBldNomAnaerobic culture 25 deg C incubationPresence or IdentityPoint in time (spot)BloodAnaerobe culture 25 degree C incubation

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