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LOINC Code 16120-8: B. abortus IgM (S) [Titer]

16120-8 is a LOINC code used to identify B. abortus IgM (S) [Titer] 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 Brucella abortus Ab.IgM. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Ser.

Reviewed by HealthAssure Clinical TeamUpdated 25 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 Brucella abortus Ab.IgM. 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: ACTIVE
  • Order vs observation: Both

What it does not mean

  • The code identifies the observation or test, not the actual result.

Key facts

  • Brucella abortus IgM Ab [Titer] in Serum
  • Brucella abortus Ab.IgM
  • Abort; ABS; Aby; Antby; Anti; Antibodies; Antibody; Autoantibodies; Autoantibody; B abortus; Bangs disease; Bovine brucellosis; Bruc; Brucellosis; Contagious abortion; Dilution factor; Dilution Factor (Titer); ID; Immune globulin M; Immunoglobulin M; Infectious Disease; InfectiousDisease; Microbiology; Point in time; Random; Serum; SmQn; SR; Titer; Titered; Titre; Ttr; Undulant fever

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

B. abortus IgM (S) [Titer]Brucella abortus IgM Ab [Titer] in SerumB abortus IgM Titr SerBrucella abortus Ab.IgMMICROBrucella abortus IgM antibody, BloodTitr

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code16120-8
SystemLOINC
Display nameB. abortus IgM (S) [Titer]
DescriptionBrucella abortus Ab.IgM
Short nameB abortus IgM Titr Ser
ComponentBrucella abortus Ab.IgM
PropertyTitr
TimingPt
System (specimen)Ser
ScaleSemiQn
ClassMICRO
Example unitstiter
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released1.0l
Last changed2.75

Consumer names

Brucella abortus IgM antibody, Blood

Part names

Brucella abortus Ab.IgMTitrPtSerSemiQnBrucella abortus IgMTiterPoint in time (spot)Serum

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