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LOINC Code 87929-6: Bacteria identified Aer cx Nom (Amn fld)

87929-6 is a LOINC code used to identify Bacteria identified Aer cx Nom (Amn fld) 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 Amnio fld.

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 Amnio fld.

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: Aerobic culture

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • Bacteria identified in Amniotic fluid by Aerobe culture
  • Bacteria
  • Aerobe; Aerobe Cult; Aerobed; AF; Amn; Amn fl; Amnio; Amniotic flu; Amniotic fluid; Bact; C&S; Cult; Cultures; Gyn; Gynecology; ID; Identity or presence; Infectious Disease; InfectiousDisease; Microbiology; Nominal; OB; ObGyn; Obstetrics; 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 Aer cx Nom (Amn fld)Bacteria identified in Amniotic fluid by Aerobe cultureBacteria Amn Aerobe CultBacteriaMICROBacterial culture, Amniotic fluidPrid

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code87929-6
SystemLOINC
Display nameBacteria identified Aer cx Nom (Amn fld)
DescriptionBacteria
Short nameBacteria Amn Aerobe Cult
ComponentBacteria
PropertyPrid
TimingPt
System (specimen)Amnio fld
ScaleNom
MethodAerobic culture
ClassMICRO
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.63
Last changed2.78

Consumer names

Bacterial culture, Amniotic fluid

Part names

BacteriaPridPtAmnio fldNomAerobic culturePresence or IdentityPoint in time (spot)Amniotic fluidAerobe culture

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