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 15446-8: Avian leukosis virus Ag IA (Egg yolk) [Titer]

Name: LOINC Code 15446-8: Avian leukosis virus Ag IA (Egg yolk) [Titer]
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T11:17:25.873Z

15446-8 is a LOINC code used to identify Avian leukosis virus Ag IA (Egg yolk) [Titer] 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 Avian leukosis virus Ag. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Eggylk.

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 Avian leukosis virus Ag. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Eggylk.

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: IA

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Avian leukosis virus Ag [Titer] in Egg yolk by Immunoassay
Avian leukosis virus Ag
ALV; Antigen; Antigens; Bird; Dilution factor; Dilution Factor (Titer); Egg Yolk; EIA; ELFA; ELISA; Enzyme immunoassay; Fowl; IAA; ID; Infectious Disease; InfectiousDisease; MEIA; Microbiology; Point in time; Random; SmQn; SUDS; Titer; Titered; Titre; Ttr; Vet; Veterinary

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

Avian leukosis virus Ag IA (Egg yolk) [Titer]Avian leukosis virus Ag [Titer] in Egg yolk by ImmunoassayALV Ag Titr Egg Yolk IAAvian leukosis virus AgMICROAvian Leukosis virus antigen, Egg yolkTitr

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code15446-8

SystemLOINC

Display nameAvian leukosis virus Ag IA (Egg yolk) [Titer]

DescriptionAvian leukosis virus Ag

Short nameALV Ag Titr Egg Yolk IA

ComponentAvian leukosis virus Ag

PropertyTitr

TimingPt

System (specimen)Eggylk

ScaleSemiQn

MethodIA

ClassMICRO

Example unitstiter

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released1.0k

Last changed2.75

Consumer names

Avian Leukosis virus antigen, Egg yolk

Part names

Avian leukosis virus AgTitrPtEggylkSemiQnIATiterPoint in time (spot)Egg yolkImmunoassay

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