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 15981-4: Western Ragweed IgE RAST class (S)

Name: LOINC Code 15981-4: Western Ragweed IgE RAST class (S)
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T11:17:25.875Z

15981-4 is a LOINC code used to identify Western Ragweed 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 Ambrosia psilostachya 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 Ambrosia psilostachya 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 Western Ragweed IgE Ab RAST class [Presence] in Serum
Ambrosia psilostachya Ab.IgE.RAST class
ABS; Aby; Allergen; Allergens; ALLERGY TESTING; Antby; Anti; Antibodies; Antibody; Autoantibodies; Autoantibody; IgE RAST; Immune globulin E; Immunoglobulin E; Ordinal; Point in time; PR; QL; Qual; Qualitative; Random; Screen; Serum; SR; w002; w2; West Ragweed; Western ragweed

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

Western Ragweed IgE RAST class (S)Deprecated Western Ragweed IgE Ab RAST class [Presence] in SerumDeprecated West Ragweed IgE RAST QlAmbrosia psilostachya Ab.IgE.RAST classALLERGYWestern ragweed allergy testPrThr

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code15981-4

SystemLOINC

Display nameWestern Ragweed IgE RAST class (S)

DescriptionAmbrosia psilostachya Ab.IgE.RAST class

Short nameDeprecated West Ragweed IgE RAST Ql

ComponentAmbrosia psilostachya 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

Western ragweed allergy test

Part names

Ambrosia psilostachya Ab.IgE.RAST classPrThrPtSerOrdPresence or ThresholdPoint in time (spot)Serum

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