LOINC Code 104785-1: HBV core IgM Qn

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 Hepatitis B virus core Ab.IgM. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Ser/Plas.

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: Both

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

• Hepatitis B virus core IgM Ab [Units/volume] in Serum or Plasma
• Hepatitis B virus core Ab.IgM
• A test for Hepatitis B virus core Ab.IgM in Ser/Plas via any immuno-assay method. A parent code for those with pre-coordinated immuno-assay methods.
• ABS; Aby; Antby; Anti; Antibodies; Antibody; anti-HBc; Arbitrary concentration; Autoantibodies; Autoantibody; HBc; HBV; HBV core; Hep; Hep B; Hepatis; Hepatit; Hepatitis Bc; HepB; Immune globulin M; Immunoglobulin M; Microbiology; Pl; Plasma; Plsm; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; SerP; SerPl; SerPlas; Serum; Serum or plasma; 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.

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