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LOINC Code 75269-1: Bacteria identified Anaer+Aer cx Nom (Genital specimen)

75269-1 is a LOINC code used to identify Bacteria identified Anaer+Aer cx Nom (Genital specimen) 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 Genital.

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 Genital.

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: Anaerobic+Aerobic culture

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Bacteria identified in Genital specimen by Anaerobe+Aerobe culture
Bacteria
Genital culture areas include1) the lower genital tract (vulva, urethra, vagina, and cervix). Specimens included in this section are: Bartholin's abscess swab / aspirate, cervical swabs, group B streptococcus screen, post-partum / post-operative / post therapeutic abortion vaginal swabs, urethral swabs (male or female) and vaginal swabs. 2) Upper genital tract (uterus, fallopian tubes, and ovaries). Specimens included in this section: endometrial biopsies and curetting's, cul de sac/transvaginal aspirates, fallopian tube and tubo-ovarian abscess, and uterine swabs. 3) Other genital tract infections include infections associated with intra-uterine devices (IUDs), placentas, prostate glands and genital ulcers.
Aerobe; Aerobe Cult; Aerobed; Anaerobe+Aerobe Cult; Bact; C&S; Cult; Cultures; Gen; Genital tract; ID; Identity or presence; Infectious Disease; InfectiousDisease; Microbiology; Nominal; Point in time; Random; Urogenit; Urogenital

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+Aer cx Nom (Genital specimen)Bacteria identified in Genital specimen by Anaerobe+Aerobe cultureBacteria Genital Anaerobe+Aerobe CultBacteriaMICROBacterial culture, Genital specimenPrid

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code75269-1
SystemLOINC
Display nameBacteria identified Anaer+Aer cx Nom (Genital specimen)
DescriptionBacteria
Short nameBacteria Genital Anaerobe+Aerobe Cult
ComponentBacteria
PropertyPrid
TimingPt
System (specimen)Genital
ScaleNom
MethodAnaerobic+Aerobic culture
ClassMICRO
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.48
Last changed2.78

Consumer names

Bacterial culture, Genital specimen

Part names

BacteriaPridPtGenitalNomAnaerobic+Aerobic culturePresence or IdentityPoint in time (spot)Anaerobe+Aerobe culture

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