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LOINC Code 88845-3: Microbiology CNAMTS panel (Specimen)

88845-3 is a LOINC code used to identify Microbiology CNAMTS panel (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 Microbiology CNAMTS panel. It is commonly used with the system or sample type XXX.

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 Microbiology CNAMTS panel. It is commonly used with the system or sample type XXX.

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: Order
  • Panel type: Panel

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Microbiology CNAMTS panel - Specimen
Microbiology CNAMTS panel
This panel is based on the Nomenclature des Actes de Biologie Medical (NABM), the official listing of biomedical procedures in France. The NABM is defined by the Caisse nationale de l'Assurance Maladie des travailleurs salaries (CNAMTS; the French National Health Insurance Fund for Salaried Worker). Information for this panel can be found at [NABM5215].
Micro CNAMTS panel; Misc; Miscellaneous; Other; Pan; PANEL.MICROBIOLOGY; Panl; Pnl; Point in time; Random; Spec; To be specified in another part of the message; Unspecified

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

Microbiology CNAMTS panel (Specimen)Microbiology CNAMTS panel - SpecimenMicro CNAMTS panel SpecMicrobiology CNAMTS panelPANEL.MICROMicrobiology CNAMTS Panel, Specimen-

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code88845-3
SystemLOINC
Display nameMicrobiology CNAMTS panel (Specimen)
DescriptionMicrobiology CNAMTS panel
Short nameMicro CNAMTS panel Spec
ComponentMicrobiology CNAMTS panel
Property-
TimingPt
System (specimen)XXX
Scale-
ClassPANEL.MICRO
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationOrder

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.64
Last changed2.69

Consumer names

Microbiology CNAMTS Panel, Specimen

Part names

Microbiology CNAMTS panel-PtXXXPoint in time (spot)

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