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 104732-3: HIV 1 Ab band pattern (S) [Interp]

Name: LOINC Code 104732-3: HIV 1 Ab band pattern (S) [Interp]
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T11:17:19.129Z

104732-3 is a LOINC code used to identify HIV 1 Ab band pattern (S) [Interp] 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 HIV 1 Ab band pattern. 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 HIV 1 Ab band pattern. 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

What it does not mean

The code identifies the observation or test, not the actual result.

Key facts

HIV 1 Ab band pattern [Interpretation] in Serum
HIV 1 Ab band pattern
Ab Patrn; ABS; Aby; AIDS; Antby; Anti; Antibodies; Antibody; Autoantibodies; Autoantibody; Bands; bnd; HIV type 1; HIV type I; HIV1; Human immunodeficiency virus; i; Impression; Impression/interpretation of study; Impressions; Interp; Interpretation; Microbiology; Nominal; Patrn; Point in time; Random; Serum; 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

HIV 1 Ab band pattern (S) [Interp]HIV 1 Ab band pattern [Interpretation] in SerumHIV1 Ab Patrn Ser-ImpHIV 1 Ab band patternMICROHIV 1 antibody band pattern, BloodImp

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code104732-3

SystemLOINC

Display nameHIV 1 Ab band pattern (S) [Interp]

DescriptionHIV 1 Ab band pattern

Short nameHIV1 Ab Patrn Ser-Imp

ComponentHIV 1 Ab band pattern

PropertyImp

TimingPt

System (specimen)Ser

ScaleNom

ClassMICRO

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.78

Last changed2.78

Consumer names

HIV 1 antibody band pattern, Blood

Part names

HIV 1 Ab band patternImpPtSerNomImpression/interpretation of studyPoint in time (spot)Serum

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