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LOINC Code 16586-0: C. psittaci IgA IF (CSF) [Titer]

16586-0 is a LOINC code used to identify C. psittaci IgA IF (CSF) [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 Chlamydophila psittaci Ab.IgA. It is commonly used with the system or sample type CSF.

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 Chlamydophila psittaci Ab.IgA. It is commonly used with the system or sample type CSF.

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
  • Method: IF

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • Chlamydophila psittaci IgA Ab [Titer] in Cerebral spinal fluid by Immunofluorescence
  • Chlamydophila psittaci Ab.IgA
  • ABS; Aby; ACIF; Antby; Anti; Antibodies; Antibody; Anticomplement Immunofluorescence; Autoantibodies; Autoantibody; Avian chlamydiosis; C psittaci; Cerebral spinal fluid; Cerebrospinal Fl; Chlamydia; Chlamydia psittaci; Chlamydial abortion; CPS; Dilution factor; Dilution Factor (Titer); Enzootic abortion of ewes; FA; Fluorescent antibody; Fluoresent; ID; IFA; Immune fluorescence; Immune globulin A; Immunoflour; Immunofluor; Immunofluorescence; Immunoglobulin A; Infectious Disease; InfectiousDisease; Microbiology; Neuro; Neurology; Ornithosis; Ovine chlamydiosis; Point in time; Psittacosis; Random; SmQn; Spinal Fl; Spinal Fld; Spinal Flu; Spinal Fluid; Time Resolved Fluorescence; Titer; Titered; Titre; TRF; Ttr

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

C. psittaci IgA IF (CSF) [Titer]Chlamydophila psittaci IgA Ab [Titer] in Cerebral spinal fluid by ImmunofluorescenceC psittaci IgA Titr CSF IFChlamydophila psittaci Ab.IgAMICROChlamydophila psittaci IgA antibody, Spinal fluidTitr

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code16586-0
SystemLOINC
Display nameC. psittaci IgA IF (CSF) [Titer]
DescriptionChlamydophila psittaci Ab.IgA
Short nameC psittaci IgA Titr CSF IF
ComponentChlamydophila psittaci Ab.IgA
PropertyTitr
TimingPt
System (specimen)CSF
ScaleSemiQn
MethodIF
ClassMICRO
Example unitstiter
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

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

Consumer names

Chlamydophila psittaci IgA antibody, Spinal fluid

Part names

Chlamydophila psittaci Ab.IgATitrPtCSFSemiQnIFChlamydophila psittaci IgATiterPoint in time (spot)Cerebral spinal fluidImmunofluorescence (IF)

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