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LOINC Code 101870-4: GABAAR IgG Cell binding immunofluorescent assay (CSF) [Titer]

101870-4 is a LOINC code used to identify GABAAR IgG Cell binding immunofluorescent assay (CSF) [Titer] 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 Gamma aminobutyrate A receptor Ab.IgG. It is commonly used with the system or sample type CSF.

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 Gamma aminobutyrate A receptor Ab.IgG. It is commonly used with the system or sample type CSF.

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: CBA IFA

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • GABAAR IgG Ab [Titer] in Cerebral spinal fluid by Cell binding immunofluorescent assay
  • Gamma aminobutyrate A receptor Ab.IgG
  • 4-aminobutanoic acid; 4-aminobutyrate; 4-aminobutyric acid; ABS; Aby; Aminobutric; Aminobutyric; Amino-n-butyrate; Antby; Anti; Antibodies; Antibody; Autoantibodies; Autoantibody; Cerebral spinal fluid; Cerebrospinal Fl; Dilution factor; Dilution Factor (Titer); GABA; GABAAR; GABAAR Ab; Gamma aminobutyric acid; Gamma amino-butyric acid; Gamma amino-n-butyrate; Gamma amino-n-butyric acid; Immune globulin G; Immunoglobulin G; Indirect Fluorescence Antibody; Piperidic acid; Point in time; Random; Rec; Recept; Receptors; Recp; Recptr; Serology; SmQn; Spinal Fl; Spinal Fld; Spinal Flu; Spinal Fluid; Titer; Titered; Titre; Ttr

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

GABAAR IgG Cell binding immunofluorescent assay (CSF) [Titer]GABAAR IgG Ab [Titer] in Cerebral spinal fluid by Cell binding immunofluorescent assayGABAAR IgG Titr CSF CBA IFAGamma aminobutyrate A receptor Ab.IgGSEROGABAAR IgG antibody, Spinal fluidTitr

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code101870-4
SystemLOINC
Display nameGABAAR IgG Cell binding immunofluorescent assay (CSF) [Titer]
DescriptionGamma aminobutyrate A receptor Ab.IgG
Short nameGABAAR IgG Titr CSF CBA IFA
ComponentGamma aminobutyrate A receptor Ab.IgG
PropertyTitr
TimingPt
System (specimen)CSF
ScaleSemiQn
MethodCBA IFA
ClassSERO
Example unitstiter
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.75
Last changed2.76

Consumer names

GABAAR IgG antibody, Spinal fluid

Part names

Gamma aminobutyrate A receptor Ab.IgGTitrPtCSFSemiQnCBA IFATiterPoint in time (spot)Cerebral spinal fluidCell binding immunofluorescent assay

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