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 16070-5: Barley smut IgE RAST class (S)

Name: LOINC Code 16070-5: Barley smut IgE RAST class (S)
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T11:17:25.875Z

16070-5 is a LOINC code used to identify Barley smut 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 Ustilago nuda 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 Ustilago nuda 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 Barley smut IgE Ab RAST class [Presence] in Serum
Ustilago nuda Ab.IgE.RAST class
ABS; Aby; Allergen; Allergens; ALLERGY TESTING; Antby; Anti; Antibodies; Antibody; Autoantibodies; Autoantibody; Barley smut; IgE RAST; Immune globulin E; Immunoglobulin E; Ordinal; Point in time; PR; QL; Qual; Qualitative; Random; Screen; Serum; SR; U nuda

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

Barley smut IgE RAST class (S)Deprecated Barley smut IgE Ab RAST class [Presence] in SerumDeprecated Barley smut IgE RAST QlUstilago nuda Ab.IgE.RAST classALLERGYBarley smut allergy testPrThr

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code16070-5

SystemLOINC

Display nameBarley smut IgE RAST class (S)

DescriptionUstilago nuda Ab.IgE.RAST class

Short nameDeprecated Barley smut IgE RAST Ql

ComponentUstilago nuda 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

Barley smut allergy test

Part names

Ustilago nuda Ab.IgE.RAST classPrThrPtSerOrdPresence or ThresholdPoint in time (spot)Serum

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