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 109736-9: R. spotted fever group IgM (CSF) [Measurement]

Name: LOINC Code 109736-9: R. spotted fever group IgM (CSF) [Measurement]
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T11:17:21.043Z

109736-9 is a LOINC code used to identify R. spotted fever group IgM (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 Rickettsia spotted fever group Ab.IgM. 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 Rickettsia spotted fever group Ab.IgM. 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

Rickettsia spotted fever group IgM Ab [Measurement] in Cerebral spinal fluid

Rickettsia spotted fever group Ab.IgM

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; Cerebral spinal fluid; Cerebrospinal Fl; Immune globulin M; Immunoglobulin M; Lab orders; Msmt; Rick SF; Ricket; Rickettsial; 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

R. spotted fever group IgM (CSF) [Measurement]Rickettsia spotted fever group IgM Ab [Measurement] in Cerebral spinal fluidRick SF IgM Msmt CSFRickettsia spotted fever group Ab.IgMLABORDERS.ONTOLOGYRickettsia spotted fever group IgM antibody, Spinal fluid{Measurement}

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code109736-9

SystemLOINC

Display nameR. spotted fever group IgM (CSF) [Measurement]

DescriptionRickettsia spotted fever group Ab.IgM

Short nameRick SF IgM Msmt CSF

ComponentRickettsia spotted fever group Ab.IgM

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

Rickettsia spotted fever group IgM antibody, Spinal fluid

Part names

Rickettsia spotted fever group Ab.IgM{Measurement}-CSFRickettsia spotted fever group IgMMeasurementCerebral spinal fluid

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