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LOINC Code 108733-7: Interferon beta Ab [Measurement]

108733-7 is a LOINC code used to identify Interferon beta Ab [Measurement] 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 Interferon.beta Ab. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Ser/Plas.

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 Interferon.beta Ab. 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: TRIAL
  • Order vs observation: Order

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Interferon beta Ab [Measurement] in Serum or Plasma
Interferon.beta Ab
This term is intended to collate similar measurements for the LOINC SNOMED CT Collaboration in an ontological view. Additionally, it can be used to communicate a laboratory order, either alone or in combination with specimen or other information in the order. It may NOT be used to report back the measured patient value. [https//lo.inc/ce2mb6]
ABS; Aby; Antby; Anti; Antibodies; Antibody; Autoantibodies; Autoantibody; B; Betaferon; B-IFN 1A+1B; IFN; IFN-B; INF-B; Lab orders; Msmt; Pl; Plasma; Plsm; 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.

Common synonyms

Interferon beta Ab [Measurement]Interferon beta Ab [Measurement] in Serum or PlasmaIFN-B Ab Msmt SerPlInterferon.beta AbLABORDERS.ONTOLOGYInterferon beta antibody, Blood{Measurement}

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code108733-7
SystemLOINC
Display nameInterferon beta Ab [Measurement]
DescriptionInterferon.beta Ab
Short nameIFN-B Ab Msmt SerPl
ComponentInterferon.beta Ab
Property{Measurement}
Timing-
System (specimen)Ser/Plas
Scale-
ClassLABORDERS.ONTOLOGY
StatusTRIAL
Order/ObservationOrder

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.81
Last changed2.81

Consumer names

Interferon beta antibody, Blood

Part names

Interferon.beta Ab{Measurement}-Ser/PlasInterferon beta AbMeasurementSerum or Plasma

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