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LOINC Code 110688-9: R. spotted fever group IgM (S) [Measurement]

110688-9 is a LOINC code used to identify R. spotted fever group IgM (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 Rickettsia spotted fever group Ab.IgM. 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 Rickettsia spotted fever group Ab.IgM. 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

Rickettsia spotted fever group IgM Ab [Measurement] in Serum
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; Immune globulin M; Immunoglobulin M; Lab orders; Msmt; Rick SF; Ricket; Rickettsial; 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

R. spotted fever group IgM (S) [Measurement]Rickettsia spotted fever group IgM Ab [Measurement] in SerumRick SF IgM Msmt SerRickettsia spotted fever group Ab.IgMLABORDERS.ONTOLOGYRickettsia spotted fever group IgM antibody, Blood{Measurement}

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code110688-9
SystemLOINC
Display nameR. spotted fever group IgM (S) [Measurement]
DescriptionRickettsia spotted fever group Ab.IgM
Short nameRick SF IgM Msmt Ser
ComponentRickettsia spotted fever group Ab.IgM
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

Rickettsia spotted fever group IgM antibody, Blood

Part names

Rickettsia spotted fever group Ab.IgM{Measurement}-SerRickettsia spotted fever group IgMMeasurementSerum

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