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 102488-4: Parakeet feather IgE RAST (S) [Presence]

Name: LOINC Code 102488-4: Parakeet feather IgE RAST (S) [Presence]
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T11:17:17.456Z

102488-4 is a LOINC code used to identify Parakeet feather 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 Parakeet feather 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 Parakeet feather 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

Parakeet feather IgE Ab [Presence] in Serum by Radioallergosorbent test (RAST)
Parakeet feather Ab.IgE
ABS; Aby; Allergen; Allergens; ALLERGY TESTING; Antby; Anti; Antibodies; Antibody; Autoantibodies; Autoantibody; e196; Feathers; Immune globulin E; Immunoglobulin E; 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

Parakeet feather IgE RAST (S) [Presence]Parakeet feather IgE Ab [Presence] in Serum by Radioallergosorbent test (RAST)Parakeet Feather IgE RASTParakeet feather Ab.IgEALLERGYParakeet feather allergy testPrThr

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code102488-4

SystemLOINC

Display nameParakeet feather IgE RAST (S) [Presence]

DescriptionParakeet feather Ab.IgE

Short nameParakeet Feather IgE RAST

ComponentParakeet feather 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

Parakeet feather allergy test

Part names

Parakeet feather Ab.IgEPrThrPtSerSemiQnRASTParakeet feather IgEPresence or ThresholdPoint in time (spot)SerumRadioallergosorbent test (RAST)

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