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 15990-5: Reindeer epithelium IgE RAST class (S)

Name: LOINC Code 15990-5: Reindeer epithelium IgE RAST class (S)
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T11:17:25.875Z

15990-5 is a LOINC code used to identify Reindeer epithelium 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 Reindeer epithelium 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 Reindeer epithelium 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 Reindeer epithelium IgE Ab RAST class [Presence] in Serum
Reindeer epithelium Ab.IgE.RAST class
ABS; Aby; Allergen; Allergens; ALLERGY TESTING; Antby; Anti; Antibodies; Antibody; Autoantibodies; Autoantibody; e202; Epithelia; IgE RAST; Immune globulin E; Immunoglobulin E; Ordinal; Point in time; PR; QL; Qual; Qualitative; Random; Re202; 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

Reindeer epithelium IgE RAST class (S)Deprecated Reindeer epithelium IgE Ab RAST class [Presence] in SerumDeprecated Reindeer Epith IgE RAST QlReindeer epithelium Ab.IgE.RAST classALLERGYReindeer epithelium allergy testPrThr

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code15990-5

SystemLOINC

Display nameReindeer epithelium IgE RAST class (S)

DescriptionReindeer epithelium Ab.IgE.RAST class

Short nameDeprecated Reindeer Epith IgE RAST Ql

ComponentReindeer epithelium 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

Reindeer epithelium allergy test

Part names

Reindeer epithelium Ab.IgE.RAST classPrThrPtSerOrdPresence or ThresholdPoint in time (spot)Serum

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