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.

LOINCActiveObservation

LOINC Code 55653-0: Cefuroxime Oral Strip [Susc]

Name: LOINC Code 55653-0: Cefuroxime Oral Strip [Susc]
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T08:59:37.765Z

55653-0 is a LOINC code used to identify Cefuroxime Oral 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 Cefuroxime.oral. 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 Cefuroxime.oral. 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

Cefuroxime Oral [Susceptibility] by Gradient strip
Cefuroxime.oral
ANTIBIOTIC SUSCEPTIBILITIES; AST; c308; C33; Ceftin; Cefuroxime Axetil; Cefuroxime Oral; Epsilometer; Estrip; E-strip; Grad strip; ID; Infectious Disease; InfectiousDisease; Islt; Isol; MIC; Minimum inhibitory concentration; Point in time; Random; Sus; Suscept; Susceptibilities; Susceptibility; Susceptibilty; Zinacef

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

Cefuroxime Oral Strip [Susc]Cefuroxime Oral [Susceptibility] by Gradient stripCefuroxime Oral Islt Grad stripCefuroxime.oralABXBACTSusceptibility to Cefuroxime oralSusc

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code55653-0

SystemLOINC

Display nameCefuroxime Oral Strip [Susc]

DescriptionCefuroxime.oral

Short nameCefuroxime Oral Islt Grad strip

ComponentCefuroxime.oral

PropertySusc

TimingPt

System (specimen)Isolate

ScaleOrdQn

MethodGradient strip

ClassABXBACT

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.27

Last changed2.56

Consumer names

Susceptibility to Cefuroxime oral

Part names

Cefuroxime.oralSuscPtIsolateOrdQnGradient stripCefuroxime OralSusceptibility (microorganisms)Point in time (spot)

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