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 16081-2: Paper wasp IgE RAST class (S)

Name: LOINC Code 16081-2: Paper wasp IgE RAST class (S)
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T11:17:25.875Z

16081-2 is a LOINC code used to identify Paper wasp 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 Polistes 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 Polistes 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 Paper Wasp IgE Ab RAST class in Serum
Polistes spp Ab.IgE.RAST class
ABS; Aby; Allergen; Allergens; ALLERGY TESTING; Antby; Anti; Antibodies; Antibody; Arbitrary concentration; Autoantibodies; Autoantibody; i004; i4; IgE RAST; Immune globulin E; Immunoglobulin E; Ordinal; Paper Wasp; 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

Paper wasp IgE RAST class (S)Deprecated Paper Wasp IgE Ab RAST class in SerumDeprecated Paper Wasp IgE RAST QlPolistes spp Ab.IgE.RAST classALLERGYPaper wasp allergy testACnc

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code16081-2

SystemLOINC

Display namePaper wasp IgE RAST class (S)

DescriptionPolistes spp Ab.IgE.RAST class

Short nameDeprecated Paper Wasp IgE RAST Ql

ComponentPolistes 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

Paper wasp allergy test

Part names

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

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