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.

LOINCActiveBoth

LOINC Code 90280-9: Bacteria identified Aer cx Nom (Perit dial fld)

Name: LOINC Code 90280-9: Bacteria identified Aer cx Nom (Perit dial fld)
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T09:00:19.829Z

90280-9 is a LOINC code used to identify Bacteria identified Aer cx Nom (Perit dial 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 Dial fld prt.

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 Dial fld prt.

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 Peritoneal dialysis fluid by Aerobe culture
Bacteria
Aerobe; Aerobe Cult; Aerobed; Bact; C&S; Cult; Cultures; Diaf; DiafP; Dialysate; Dialysis fluid; ID; Identity or presence; Infectious Disease; InfectiousDisease; Kidney; Microbiology; Nephrology; Nominal; Peritoneal Dialysis fluid; Point in time; Random; Renal

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 (Perit dial fld)Bacteria identified in Peritoneal dialysis fluid by Aerobe cultureBacteria DiafP Aerobe CultBacteriaMICROBacterial culture, Peritoneal dialysis fluidPrid

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code90280-9

SystemLOINC

Display nameBacteria identified Aer cx Nom (Perit dial fld)

DescriptionBacteria

Short nameBacteria DiafP Aerobe Cult

ComponentBacteria

PropertyPrid

TimingPt

System (specimen)Dial fld prt

ScaleNom

MethodAerobic culture

ClassMICRO

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.65

Last changed2.78

Consumer names

Bacterial culture, Peritoneal dialysis fluid

Part names

BacteriaPridPtDial fld prtNomAerobic culturePresence or IdentityPoint in time (spot)Dialysis fluid peritonealAerobe culture

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