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 14553-2: MuV Ag IF Ql (Urine sed)

Name: LOINC Code 14553-2: MuV Ag IF Ql (Urine sed)
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-25T17:13:11.347Z

14553-2 is a LOINC code used to identify MuV Ag IF Ql (Urine sed) 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 Mumps virus Ag. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Urine sed.

Reviewed by HealthAssure Clinical TeamUpdated 25 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 Mumps virus Ag. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Urine sed.

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: Both
Method: IF

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Mumps virus Ag [Presence] in Urine sediment by Immunofluorescence
Mumps virus Ag
ACIF; Anticomplement Immunofluorescence; Antigen; Antigens; DFA; FA; Fluorescent antibody; Fluoresent; ID; IFA; Immune fluorescence; Immunoflour; Immunofluor; Immunofluorescence; Infectious Disease; InfectiousDisease; Microbiology; MuV; Ordinal; Point in time; PR; QL; Qual; Qualitative; Random; Screen; Time Resolved Fluorescence; TRF; UA; UR; Urine sediment; Urn; UrnS

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.

Related SNOMED CT concepts

705114005SNOMED CT mapping for MuV Ag IF Ql (Urine sed) (14553-2)

Related observations and tests

SNOMED_CT 705114005high

LOINC Code System

Source: LOINC-SNOMED cooperation package

Common synonyms

MuV Ag IF Ql (Urine sed)Mumps virus Ag [Presence] in Urine sediment by ImmunofluorescenceMuV Ag UrnS Ql IFMumps virus AgMICROMumps virus antigen, Urine sedimentPrThr

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code14553-2

SystemLOINC

Display nameMuV Ag IF Ql (Urine sed)

DescriptionMumps virus Ag

Short nameMuV Ag UrnS Ql IF

ComponentMumps virus Ag

PropertyPrThr

TimingPt

System (specimen)Urine sed

ScaleOrd

MethodIF

ClassMICRO

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released1.0k

Last changed2.56

Consumer names

Mumps virus antigen, Urine sediment

Part names

Mumps virus AgPrThrPtUrine sedOrdIFPresence or ThresholdPoint in time (spot)Urine sedimentImmunofluorescence (IF)

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