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LOINC Code 109340-0: C. neoformans Ab (S) [Measurement]

109340-0 is a LOINC code used to identify C. neoformans Ab (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 Cryptococcus neoformans Ab. 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 Cryptococcus neoformans Ab. 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

Cryptococcus neoformans Ab [Measurement] in Serum
Cryptococcus neoformans 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; C neoform; C neoformans; Crypt; Crypto; Cryptococcal; Cryptococcosis; Cryptococcosus; Lab orders; Msmt; 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

C. neoformans Ab (S) [Measurement]Cryptococcus neoformans Ab [Measurement] in SerumC neoform Ab Msmt SerCryptococcus neoformans AbLABORDERS.ONTOLOGYCryptococcus neoformans antibody, Blood{Measurement}

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code109340-0
SystemLOINC
Display nameC. neoformans Ab (S) [Measurement]
DescriptionCryptococcus neoformans Ab
Short nameC neoform Ab Msmt Ser
ComponentCryptococcus neoformans Ab
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

Cryptococcus neoformans antibody, Blood

Part names

Cryptococcus neoformans Ab{Measurement}-SerMeasurementSerum

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