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LOINC Code 108992-9: OmpC IgA (S) [Measurement]

108992-9 is a LOINC code used to identify OmpC IgA (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 OmpC Ab.IgA. 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 OmpC Ab.IgA. 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

OmpC IgA Ab [Measurement] in Serum
OmpC Ab.IgA
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; Immune globulin A; Immunoglobulin A; Lab orders; Msmt; Outer membrane porin of E coli; 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

OmpC IgA (S) [Measurement]OmpC IgA Ab [Measurement] in SerumOmpC IgA Msmt SerOmpC Ab.IgALABORDERS.ONTOLOGYOmpC IgA antibody, Blood{Measurement}

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code108992-9
SystemLOINC
Display nameOmpC IgA (S) [Measurement]
DescriptionOmpC Ab.IgA
Short nameOmpC IgA Msmt Ser
ComponentOmpC Ab.IgA
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

OmpC IgA antibody, Blood

Part names

OmpC Ab.IgA{Measurement}-SerOmpC IgAMeasurementSerum

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