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LOINC Code 7020-1: Isoniazid Strip [Susc]

7020-1 is a LOINC code used to identify Isoniazid 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 Isoniazid. 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 Isoniazid. 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

  • Isoniazid [Susceptibility] by Gradient strip
  • Isoniazid
  • ANTIBIOTIC SUSCEPTIBILITIES; AST; Epsilometer; Estrip; E-strip; Grad strip; Hyzyd; ID; Infectious Disease; InfectiousDisease; INH; Islt; Isol; Isoniaz; Isoniazide; MIC; Minimum inhibitory concentration; Nudrazod; Point in time; Random; Sus; Suscept; Susceptibilities; Susceptibility; Susceptibilty

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

Isoniazid Strip [Susc]Isoniazid [Susceptibility] by Gradient stripIsoniazid Islt Grad stripIsoniazidABXBACTSusceptibility to IsoniazidSusc

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code7020-1
SystemLOINC
Display nameIsoniazid Strip [Susc]
DescriptionIsoniazid
Short nameIsoniazid Islt Grad strip
ComponentIsoniazid
PropertySusc
TimingPt
System (specimen)Isolate
ScaleOrdQn
MethodGradient strip
ClassABXBACT
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released1.0h(2)
Last changed2.56

Consumer names

Susceptibility to Isoniazid

Part names

IsoniazidSuscPtIsolateOrdQnGradient stripSusceptibility (microorganisms)Point in time (spot)

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