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LOINC Code 13503-8: B. burgdorferi IgM band pattern IB (S) [Interp]

13503-8 is a LOINC code used to identify B. burgdorferi IgM band pattern IB (S) [Interp] 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 Borrelia burgdorferi Ab.IgM band pattern. 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 Borrelia burgdorferi Ab.IgM band pattern. 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: ACTIVE
  • Order vs observation: Observation
  • Method: IB

What it does not mean

  • The code identifies the observation or test, not the actual result.

Key facts

  • Borrelia burgdorferi IgM band pattern [Interpretation] in Serum by Immunoblot
  • Borrelia burgdorferi Ab.IgM band pattern
  • ABS; Aby; Antby; Anti; Antibodies; Antibody; Autoantibodies; Autoantibody; B burg; B burgdor; B burgdorferi; Bands; Bb; Blt; bnd; Burgdorf; ID; IgM Patrn; IMMUNE BLOT; Immune globulin M; Immunobl; Immunoblot; Immunoglobulin M; Impression; Impression/interpretation of study; Impressions; Infectious Disease; InfectiousDisease; Interp; Interpretation; Lyme; Lyme disease; Lymes; Microbiology; Nominal; Patrn; Point in time; Random; RIBA; Serum; SR; WB; WBLOT; West blot; West blt; Western blot

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. burgdorferi IgM band pattern IB (S) [Interp]Borrelia burgdorferi IgM band pattern [Interpretation] in Serum by ImmunoblotB burgdor IgM Patrn Ser IB-ImpBorrelia burgdorferi Ab.IgM band patternMICROBorrelia burgdorferi IgM band pattern, BloodImp

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code13503-8
SystemLOINC
Display nameB. burgdorferi IgM band pattern IB (S) [Interp]
DescriptionBorrelia burgdorferi Ab.IgM band pattern
Short nameB burgdor IgM Patrn Ser IB-Imp
ComponentBorrelia burgdorferi Ab.IgM band pattern
PropertyImp
TimingPt
System (specimen)Ser
ScaleNom
MethodIB
ClassMICRO
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released1.0j-a
Last changed2.73

Consumer names

Borrelia burgdorferi IgM band pattern, Blood

Part names

Borrelia burgdorferi Ab.IgM band patternImpPtSerNomIBBorrelia burgdorferi IgM band patternImpression/interpretation of studyPoint in time (spot)SerumImmunoblot

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