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LOINC Code 102291-2: Elder IgE RAST (S) [Presence]

102291-2 is a LOINC code used to identify Elder 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 Sambucus nigra 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 Sambucus nigra 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

  • Elder IgE Ab [Presence] in Serum by Radioallergosorbent test (RAST)
  • Sambucus nigra Ab.IgE
  • ABS; Aby; Allergen; Allergens; ALLERGY TESTING; Antby; Anti; Antibodies; Antibody; Autoantibodies; Autoantibody; Elder; Elderberry; Immune globulin E; Immunoglobulin E; Point in time; PR; Radioallergosorbent test; Random; Rt205; Serum; SmQn; SR; t205

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

Elder IgE RAST (S) [Presence]Elder IgE Ab [Presence] in Serum by Radioallergosorbent test (RAST)Elder IgE RASTSambucus nigra Ab.IgEALLERGYElder allergy testPrThr

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code102291-2
SystemLOINC
Display nameElder IgE RAST (S) [Presence]
DescriptionSambucus nigra Ab.IgE
Short nameElder IgE RAST
ComponentSambucus nigra 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

Elder allergy test

Part names

Sambucus nigra Ab.IgEPrThrPtSerSemiQnRASTElderberry (Sambucus nigra) IgEPresence or ThresholdPoint in time (spot)SerumRadioallergosorbent test (RAST)

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