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LOINC Code 110988-3: B. quintana IgM (S) [Measurement]

110988-3 is a LOINC code used to identify B. quintana 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 Bartonella quintana 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 Bartonella quintana 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

Bartonella quintana IgM Ab [Measurement] in Serum
Bartonella quintana 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; B quintana; Cat Scratch Disease; Cat Scratch Fever; CSD; Immune globulin M; Immunoglobulin M; Lab orders; Msmt; R quintana; Rochalimae quintana; Rochalimaea quintana; Serum; SR; Trench fever

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. quintana IgM (S) [Measurement]Bartonella quintana IgM Ab [Measurement] in SerumB quintana IgM Msmt SerBartonella quintana Ab.IgMLABORDERS.ONTOLOGYBartonella quintana IgM antibody, Blood{Measurement}

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code110988-3
SystemLOINC
Display nameB. quintana IgM (S) [Measurement]
DescriptionBartonella quintana Ab.IgM
Short nameB quintana IgM Msmt Ser
ComponentBartonella quintana 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

Bartonella quintana IgM antibody, Blood

Part names

Bartonella quintana Ab.IgM{Measurement}-SerBartonella quintana IgMMeasurementSerum

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