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LOINC Code 56714-9: Bacteria identified Cx Nom (Contact lens)

56714-9 is a LOINC code used to identify Bacteria identified Cx Nom (Contact lens) 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 Contact lens.

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 Contact lens.

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: Culture

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • Bacteria identified in Contact lens by Culture
  • Bacteria
  • Bact; C&S; Cont lens; Cult; Cultures; ID; Identity or presence; Infectious Disease; InfectiousDisease; Microbiology; Nominal; Point in time; Random

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 Cx Nom (Contact lens)Bacteria identified in Contact lens by CultureBacteria Cont lens CultBacteriaMICROBacterial culture, Contact lensPrid

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code56714-9
SystemLOINC
Display nameBacteria identified Cx Nom (Contact lens)
DescriptionBacteria
Short nameBacteria Cont lens Cult
ComponentBacteria
PropertyPrid
TimingPt
System (specimen)Contact lens
ScaleNom
MethodCulture
ClassMICRO
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.29
Last changed2.78

Consumer names

Bacterial culture, Contact lens

Part names

BacteriaPridPtContact lensNomCulturePresence or IdentityPoint in time (spot)

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