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 60546-9: Polio virus identified Org specific cx Nom (Isol)

Name: LOINC Code 60546-9: Polio virus identified Org specific cx Nom (Isol)
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-25T17:13:11.347Z

60546-9 is a LOINC code used to identify Polio virus identified Org specific cx Nom (Isol) 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 Polio virus identified. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Isolate.

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 Polio virus identified. 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: Both
Method: Organism specific culture

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Polio virus identified [Type] in Isolate by Organism specific culture
Polio virus identified
C&S; Cult; Cultures; ID; Infectious Disease; InfectiousDisease; Islt; Isol; Isolated; Microbiology; Nominal; Point in time; Poliovirus; PV; Random; Spec; Typ

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 Polio virus identified Org specific cx Nom (Isol) (60546-9)

Related observations and tests

SNOMED_CT 705114005high

LOINC Code System

Source: LOINC-SNOMED cooperation package

Common synonyms

Polio virus identified Org specific cx Nom (Isol)Polio virus identified [Type] in Isolate by Organism specific culturePV Islt CultPolio virus identifiedMICROPolio virus cultureType

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code60546-9

SystemLOINC

Display namePolio virus identified Org specific cx Nom (Isol)

DescriptionPolio virus identified

Short namePV Islt Cult

ComponentPolio virus identified

PropertyType

TimingPt

System (specimen)Isolate

ScaleNom

MethodOrganism specific culture

ClassMICRO

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.34

Last changed2.34

Consumer names

Polio virus culture

Part names

Polio virus identifiedTypePtIsolateNomOrganism specific culturePoint in time (spot)

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