LOINC Code 14982-3: A variant subtype Ab Ql

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 A variant subtype Ab. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Ser/Plas.

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

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

• A variant subtype Ab [Presence] in Serum or Plasma
• A variant subtype Ab
• Group of A variant subtypes defined on basis of absorption and elution studies and production or absence of anti-A. There is no A variant Ag; classic A Ag is present in varying strengths and amounts resulting in variant behavior
• A Var Subtyp; ABS; Aby; Antby; Anti; Antibodies; Antibody; Autoantibodies; Autoantibody; BLOOD BANK; Ordinal; Pl; Plasma; Plsm; Point in time; PR; QL; Qual; Qualitative; Random; Screen; SerP; SerPl; SerPlas; Serum; Serum or plasma; 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.

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