What does this LOINC code represent?

This LOINC code identifies a lab observation, measurement, question, or clinical concept in a standardized format.

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LOINC Code 15867-5: Melon IgE RAST class (S)

Name: LOINC Code 15867-5: Melon IgE RAST class (S)
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T11:17:25.874Z

15867-5 is a LOINC code used to identify Melon 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 Cucumis melo spp 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 Cucumis melo spp 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 Melon IgE Ab Ab RAST class in Serum
Cucumis melo spp Ab.IgE.RAST class
Due to confusion about the scientific and common names, previous edits may have been incorrect. This term has been deprecated and new ones created. For Cantaloupe (f102) use Cucumis melo cantalupensis; for Melon/Honeydew melon (f87) use Cucumis melo spp.
ABS; Aby; Allergen; Allergens; ALLERGY TESTING; Antby; Anti; Antibodies; Antibody; Arbitrary concentration; Autoantibodies; Autoantibody; f87; Honey dew; Honeydew; IgE RAST; Immune globulin E; Immunoglobulin E; Melon; melons; Ordinal; Point in time; 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

Melon IgE RAST class (S)Deprecated Melon IgE Ab Ab RAST class in SerumDeprecated Melon IgE RAST QlCucumis melo spp Ab.IgE.RAST classALLERGYMelon allergy testACnc

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code15867-5

SystemLOINC

Display nameMelon IgE RAST class (S)

DescriptionCucumis melo spp Ab.IgE.RAST class

Short nameDeprecated Melon IgE RAST Ql

ComponentCucumis melo spp Ab.IgE.RAST class

PropertyACnc

TimingPt

System (specimen)Ser

ScaleOrd

ClassALLERGY

StatusDEPRECATED

Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released1.0l

Last changed2.36

Consumer names

Melon allergy test

Part names

Cucumis melo spp Ab.IgE.RAST classACncPtSerOrdArbitrary ConcentrationPoint in time (spot)Serum

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