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LOINC Code 87934-6: Bacteria identified Anaer cx Nom (Bile)

87934-6 is a LOINC code used to identify Bacteria identified Anaer cx Nom (Bile) 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 Bil 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 Bil 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: Anaerobic culture

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • Bacteria identified in Bile fluid by Anaerobe culture
  • Bacteria
  • Anaero; Anaerobe; Anaerobe Cult; Bact; BIFL; Bile fluid; Biliary fluid; C&S; 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 Anaer cx Nom (Bile)Bacteria identified in Bile fluid by Anaerobe cultureBacteria Bifl Anaerobe CultBacteriaMICROBacterial culture, BilePrid

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code87934-6
SystemLOINC
Display nameBacteria identified Anaer cx Nom (Bile)
DescriptionBacteria
Short nameBacteria Bifl Anaerobe Cult
ComponentBacteria
PropertyPrid
TimingPt
System (specimen)Bil fld
ScaleNom
MethodAnaerobic 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, Bile

Part names

BacteriaPridPtBil fldNomAnaerobic culturePresence or IdentityPoint in time (spot)Bile fluidAnaerobe culture

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