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.

LOINCActiveObservation

LOINC Code 88339-7: Bacilliform bacteria LM Ql (Ear)

Name: LOINC Code 88339-7: Bacilliform bacteria LM Ql (Ear)
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T09:00:16.697Z

88339-7 is a LOINC code used to identify Bacilliform bacteria LM Ql (Ear) 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 Bacilliform bacteria. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Ear.

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 Bacilliform bacteria. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Ear.

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: Microscopy.light

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Bacilliform bacteria [Presence] in Ear by Light microscopy

Bacilliform bacteria

The presence (none, few, marked, etc.) of bacilliform (rod-shaped) bacteria in an ear swab sample taken from the left external ear. In veterinary medicine, the presence of rod-shaped bacteria is an indication for treatment with systemic antibiotics rather than topical. Common bacilliform organisms include Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Escherichia coli, and Proteus mirabilis.[MERCK VETeye-and-ear] The clinical course for each ear may be tracked separately in order to monitor response to treatment.

Bact; Hearing; ID; Infectious Disease; InfectiousDisease; LM; Micro; Microbiology; Micros; Microscopic; Ordinal; Otologic; Point in time; PR; QL; Qual; Qualitative; Random; Screen

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

Bacilliform bacteria LM Ql (Ear)Bacilliform bacteria [Presence] in Ear by Light microscopyBacilliform bact Ear Ql MicroBacilliform bacteriaMICROBacilliform bacteria, EarPrThr

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code88339-7

SystemLOINC

Display nameBacilliform bacteria LM Ql (Ear)

DescriptionBacilliform bacteria

Short nameBacilliform bact Ear Ql Micro

ComponentBacilliform bacteria

PropertyPrThr

TimingPt

System (specimen)Ear

ScaleOrd

MethodMicroscopy.light

ClassMICRO

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.64

Last changed2.64

Consumer names

Bacilliform bacteria, Ear

Part names

Bacilliform bacteriaPrThrPtEarOrdMicroscopy.lightPresence or ThresholdPoint in time (spot)Light microscopy

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