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 102988-3: Red dye IgE RAST (S) [Presence]

Name: LOINC Code 102988-3: Red dye IgE RAST (S) [Presence]
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T11:17:17.902Z

102988-3 is a LOINC code used to identify Red dye 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 Red dye 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 Red dye 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

Red dye IgE Ab [Presence] in Serum by Radioallergosorbent test (RAST)
Red dye Ab.IgE
ABS; Aby; Allergen; Allergens; ALLERGY TESTING; Antby; Anti; Antibodies; Antibody; Autoantibodies; Autoantibody; 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

Red dye IgE RAST (S) [Presence]Red dye IgE Ab [Presence] in Serum by Radioallergosorbent test (RAST)Red Dye IgE RASTRed dye Ab.IgEALLERGYRed dye allergy testPrThr

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code102988-3

SystemLOINC

Display nameRed dye IgE RAST (S) [Presence]

DescriptionRed dye Ab.IgE

Short nameRed Dye IgE RAST

ComponentRed dye 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

Red dye allergy test

Part names

Red dye Ab.IgEPrThrPtSerSemiQnRASTRed dye IgEPresence or ThresholdPoint in time (spot)SerumRadioallergosorbent test (RAST)

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