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 102708-5: Cheese cheddar type IgG RAST (S) [Presence]

Name: LOINC Code 102708-5: Cheese cheddar type IgG RAST (S) [Presence]
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T11:17:17.457Z

102708-5 is a LOINC code used to identify Cheese cheddar type IgG 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 Cheese cheddar type Ab.IgG. 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 Cheese cheddar type Ab.IgG. 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

Cheese cheddar type IgG Ab [Presence] in Serum by Radioallergosorbent test (RAST)
Cheese cheddar type Ab.IgG
ABS; Aby; Allergen; Allergens; ALLERGY TESTING; Antby; Anti; Antibodies; Antibody; Autoantibodies; Autoantibody; f081; f81; Immune globulin G; Immunoglobulin G; 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

Cheese cheddar type IgG RAST (S) [Presence]Cheese cheddar type IgG Ab [Presence] in Serum by Radioallergosorbent test (RAST)Cheddar IgG RASTCheese cheddar type Ab.IgGALLERGYCheese cheddar type IgG antibodyPrThr

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code102708-5

SystemLOINC

Display nameCheese cheddar type IgG RAST (S) [Presence]

DescriptionCheese cheddar type Ab.IgG

Short nameCheddar IgG RAST

ComponentCheese cheddar type Ab.IgG

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

Cheese cheddar type IgG antibody

Part names

Cheese cheddar type Ab.IgGPrThrPtSerSemiQnRASTCheese cheddar type IgGPresence or ThresholdPoint in time (spot)SerumRadioallergosorbent test (RAST)

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