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.

LOINCActiveObservation

LOINC Code 102979-2: White Birch IgE RAST (S) [Presence]

Name: LOINC Code 102979-2: White Birch IgE RAST (S) [Presence]
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T11:17:17.902Z

102979-2 is a LOINC code used to identify White Birch 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 Betula populifolia 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 Betula populifolia 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

White Birch IgE Ab [Presence] in Serum by Radioallergosorbent test (RAST)
Betula populifolia Ab.IgE
ABS; Aby; Allergen; Allergens; ALLERGY TESTING; Antby; Anti; Antibodies; Antibody; Autoantibodies; Autoantibody; Gray birch; Grey birch; Immune globulin E; Immunoglobulin E; Old Field birch; Point in time; Poplar birch; Poverty birch; PR; Radioallergosorbent test; Random; Serum; SmQn; SR; t030; t30; White birch

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

White Birch IgE RAST (S) [Presence]White Birch IgE Ab [Presence] in Serum by Radioallergosorbent test (RAST)White Birch IgE RASTBetula populifolia Ab.IgEALLERGYWhite birch allergy testPrThr

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code102979-2

SystemLOINC

Display nameWhite Birch IgE RAST (S) [Presence]

DescriptionBetula populifolia Ab.IgE

Short nameWhite Birch IgE RAST

ComponentBetula populifolia 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

White birch allergy test

Part names

Betula populifolia Ab.IgEPrThrPtSerSemiQnRASTWhite Birch (Betula populifolia) IgEPresence or ThresholdPoint in time (spot)SerumRadioallergosorbent test (RAST)

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