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LOINC Code 109610-6: DNA double strand Ab (Pleur fld) [Measurement]

109610-6 is a LOINC code used to identify DNA double strand Ab (Pleur fld) [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 DNA double strand Ab. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Plr fld.

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 DNA double strand Ab. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Plr fld.

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

DNA double strand Ab [Measurement] in Pleural fluid
DNA double strand 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; Deoxyribonucleic acid; DNA binding ab; ds; dsDNA; dsnda; Lab orders; Msmt; Native DNA; N-DNA; Pleural; Pleural fluid; Stranded; Strnd; thoracentesis 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

DNA double strand Ab (Pleur fld) [Measurement]DNA double strand Ab [Measurement] in Pleural fluiddsDNA Ab Msmt PlrDNA double strand AbLABORDERS.ONTOLOGYDNA double strand antibody, Pleural fluid{Measurement}

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code109610-6
SystemLOINC
Display nameDNA double strand Ab (Pleur fld) [Measurement]
DescriptionDNA double strand Ab
Short namedsDNA Ab Msmt Plr
ComponentDNA double strand Ab
Property{Measurement}
Timing-
System (specimen)Plr fld
Scale-
ClassLABORDERS.ONTOLOGY
StatusTRIAL
Order/ObservationOrder

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

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

Consumer names

DNA double strand antibody, Pleural fluid

Part names

DNA double strand Ab{Measurement}-Plr fldMeasurementPleural fluid

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