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LOINC Code 111321-6: B. pertussis IgM (S) [Measurement]

111321-6 is a LOINC code used to identify B. pertussis 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 Bordetella pertussis 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 Bordetella pertussis 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

Bordetella pertussis IgM Ab [Measurement] in Serum
Bordetella pertussis 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 pert; B pertussis; Immune globulin M; Immunoglobulin M; Lab orders; Msmt; Pertussis; Serum; SR; Whooping cough

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. pertussis IgM (S) [Measurement]Bordetella pertussis IgM Ab [Measurement] in SerumB pert IgM Msmt SerBordetella pertussis Ab.IgMLABORDERS.ONTOLOGYBordetella pertussis IgM antibody, Blood{Measurement}

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code111321-6
SystemLOINC
Display nameB. pertussis IgM (S) [Measurement]
DescriptionBordetella pertussis Ab.IgM
Short nameB pert IgM Msmt Ser
ComponentBordetella pertussis 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

Bordetella pertussis IgM antibody, Blood

Part names

Bordetella pertussis Ab.IgM{Measurement}-SerBordetella pertussis IgMMeasurementSerum

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