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LOINC Code 15597-8: Cocoa IgE RAST class (S)

15597-8 is a LOINC code used to identify Cocoa IgE RAST class (S) 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 Theobroma cacao Ab.IgE.RAST class. 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 Theobroma cacao Ab.IgE.RAST class. 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: DEPRECATED
  • Order vs observation: Observation

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • Deprecated Cocoa IgE Ab RAST class [Presence] in Serum
  • Theobroma cacao Ab.IgE.RAST class
  • ABS; Aby; Allergen; Allergens; ALLERGY TESTING; Antby; Anti; Antibodies; Antibody; Autoantibodies; Autoantibody; Cacao; Cocoa; f93; IgE RAST; Immune globulin E; Immunoglobulin E; Ordinal; Point in time; PR; QL; Qual; Qualitative; Random; Screen; Serum; 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.

Common synonyms

Cocoa IgE RAST class (S)Deprecated Cocoa IgE Ab RAST class [Presence] in SerumDeprecated Cocoa IgE RAST QlTheobroma cacao Ab.IgE.RAST classALLERGYCocoa allergy testPrThr

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code15597-8
SystemLOINC
Display nameCocoa IgE RAST class (S)
DescriptionTheobroma cacao Ab.IgE.RAST class
Short nameDeprecated Cocoa IgE RAST Ql
ComponentTheobroma cacao Ab.IgE.RAST class
PropertyPrThr
TimingPt
System (specimen)Ser
ScaleOrd
ClassALLERGY
StatusDEPRECATED
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released1.0l
Last changed2.75

Consumer names

Cocoa allergy test

Part names

Theobroma cacao Ab.IgE.RAST classPrThrPtSerOrdPresence or ThresholdPoint in time (spot)Serum

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