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LOINC Code 91812-8: Fungus identified Cx Nom (Upper resp)

91812-8 is a LOINC code used to identify Fungus identified Cx Nom (Upper resp) 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 Fungus. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Respiratory system specimen.upper.

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 Fungus. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Respiratory system specimen.upper.

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: Culture

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • Fungus identified in Upper respiratory specimen by Culture
  • Fungus
  • Breathing; C&S; Cult; Cultures; Fung; Fungal; Fungi; Identity or presence; Lungs; Microbiology; Nominal; Point in time; Random; RS; Spec; Up; Upper resp

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

Fungus identified Cx Nom (Upper resp)Fungus identified in Upper respiratory specimen by CultureFungus Upper resp CultFungusMICROFungal culture, Upper respiratoryPrid

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code91812-8
SystemLOINC
Display nameFungus identified Cx Nom (Upper resp)
DescriptionFungus
Short nameFungus Upper resp Cult
ComponentFungus
PropertyPrid
TimingPt
System (specimen)Respiratory system specimen.upper
ScaleNom
MethodCulture
ClassMICRO
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.66
Last changed2.78

Consumer names

Fungal culture, Upper respiratory

Part names

FungusPridPtRespiratory system specimen.upperNomCulturePresence or IdentityPoint in time (spot)Upper respiratory specimen

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