30910-4
LaboratoryAntimicrobials [Presence] in Urine
Definition
A small amount of urine is placed on an agar plate which has been seeded with a sensitive strain of E.coli, then incubated overnight. A zone of inhibition where the urine was inoculated indicates a bacterial inhibitor. This would explain "sterile pyuria"
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Antimicrobials
Property
PrThr
Time Aspect
Pt
System
Urine
Scale Type
Ord
Method Type
N/A
Details
Class
MICRO
Order/Observation
Both
Short Name
Antimicrobials Ur Ql
Display Name
Antimicrobials Ql (U)
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 30910-4?
LOINC code 30910-4 identifies "Antimicrobials [Presence] in Urine". A small amount of urine is placed on an agar plate which has been seeded with a sensitive strain of E.coli, then incubated overnight. A zone of inhibition where the urine was inoculated indicates a bacterial inhibitor. This would explain "sterile pyuria"
What does 30910-4 measure?
This code measures Antimicrobials in Urine. It belongs to the MICRO class in the LOINC classification.
What is LOINC?
LOINC (Logical Observation Identifiers Names and Codes) is a universal standard for identifying laboratory and clinical observations. It is maintained by the Regenstrief Institute and used worldwide for health data exchange.