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 109448-1: B. dermatitidis IgG (CSF) [Measurement]

Name: LOINC Code 109448-1: B. dermatitidis IgG (CSF) [Measurement]
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T11:17:21.042Z

109448-1 is a LOINC code used to identify B. dermatitidis IgG (CSF) [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 Blastomyces dermatitidis Ab.IgG. It is commonly used with the system or sample type CSF.

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 Blastomyces dermatitidis Ab.IgG. It is commonly used with the system or sample type CSF.

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

Blastomyces dermatitidis IgG Ab [Measurement] in Cerebral spinal fluid

Blastomyces dermatitidis Ab.IgG

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 dermat; B dermatitidis; Blasto; Blastomycosis; Cerebral spinal fluid; Cerebrospinal Fl; Immune globulin G; Immunoglobulin G; Lab orders; Msmt; Spinal Fl; Spinal Fld; Spinal Flu; Spinal Fluid

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

B. dermatitidis IgG (CSF) [Measurement]Blastomyces dermatitidis IgG Ab [Measurement] in Cerebral spinal fluidB dermat IgG Msmt CSFBlastomyces dermatitidis Ab.IgGLABORDERS.ONTOLOGYBlastomyces dermatitidis IgG antibody, Spinal fluid{Measurement}

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code109448-1

SystemLOINC

Display nameB. dermatitidis IgG (CSF) [Measurement]

DescriptionBlastomyces dermatitidis Ab.IgG

Short nameB dermat IgG Msmt CSF

ComponentBlastomyces dermatitidis Ab.IgG

Property{Measurement}

Timing-

System (specimen)CSF

Scale-

ClassLABORDERS.ONTOLOGY

StatusTRIAL

Order/ObservationOrder

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.81

Last changed2.81

Consumer names

Blastomyces dermatitidis IgG antibody, Spinal fluid

Part names

Blastomyces dermatitidis Ab.IgG{Measurement}-CSFBlastomyces dermatitidis IgGMeasurementCerebral spinal fluid

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