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 108989-5: Onchocerca sp IgG3 (S) [Measurement]

Name: LOINC Code 108989-5: Onchocerca sp IgG3 (S) [Measurement]
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T11:17:21.041Z

108989-5 is a LOINC code used to identify Onchocerca sp IgG3 (S) [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 Onchocerca sp Ab.IgG3. 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 Onchocerca sp Ab.IgG3. 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: TRIAL
Order vs observation: Order

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Onchocerca sp IgG3 Ab [Measurement] in Serum

Onchocerca sp Ab.IgG3

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; Filariasis; Lab orders; Msmt; River blindness; Serum; species; spp; 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

Onchocerca sp IgG3 (S) [Measurement]Onchocerca sp IgG3 Ab [Measurement] in SerumOnchocerca IgG3 Msmt SerOnchocerca sp Ab.IgG3LABORDERS.ONTOLOGYOnchocerca sp IgG3, Blood{Measurement}

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code108989-5

SystemLOINC

Display nameOnchocerca sp IgG3 (S) [Measurement]

DescriptionOnchocerca sp Ab.IgG3

Short nameOnchocerca IgG3 Msmt Ser

ComponentOnchocerca sp Ab.IgG3

Property{Measurement}

Timing-

System (specimen)Ser

Scale-

ClassLABORDERS.ONTOLOGY

StatusTRIAL

Order/ObservationOrder

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.81

Last changed2.81

Consumer names

Onchocerca sp IgG3, Blood

Part names

Onchocerca sp Ab.IgG3{Measurement}-SerOnchocerca sp IgG3MeasurementSerum

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