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.

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LOINC Code 102166-6: Castor Bean IgE RAST (S) [Presence]

Name: LOINC Code 102166-6: Castor Bean IgE RAST (S) [Presence]
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T11:17:17.453Z

102166-6 is a LOINC code used to identify Castor Bean IgE RAST (S) [Presence] 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 Ricinus communis Ab.IgE. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Ser.

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 Ricinus communis Ab.IgE. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Ser.

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: Observation
Method: RAST

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Castor Bean IgE Ab [Presence] in Serum by Radioallergosorbent test (RAST)
Ricinus communis Ab.IgE
ABS; Aby; Allergen; Allergens; ALLERGY TESTING; Antby; Anti; Antibodies; Antibody; Autoantibodies; Autoantibody; Castor bean; castor-oil plant; Immune globulin E; Immunoglobulin E; k071; k71; Point in time; PR; Radioallergosorbent test; Random; Serum; SmQn; SR

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

Castor Bean IgE RAST (S) [Presence]Castor Bean IgE Ab [Presence] in Serum by Radioallergosorbent test (RAST)Castor Bean IgE RASTRicinus communis Ab.IgEALLERGYCastor bean allergy testPrThr

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code102166-6

SystemLOINC

Display nameCastor Bean IgE RAST (S) [Presence]

DescriptionRicinus communis Ab.IgE

Short nameCastor Bean IgE RAST

ComponentRicinus communis Ab.IgE

PropertyPrThr

TimingPt

System (specimen)Ser

ScaleSemiQn

MethodRAST

ClassALLERGY

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.75

Last changed2.75

Consumer names

Castor bean allergy test

Part names

Ricinus communis Ab.IgEPrThrPtSerSemiQnRASTCastor bean (Ricinus communis) IgEPresence or ThresholdPoint in time (spot)SerumRadioallergosorbent test (RAST)

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