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LOINC Code 18303-8: IgM Immunofixation Ql (S)

18303-8 is a LOINC code used to identify IgM Immunofixation Ql (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 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 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: Observation
  • Method: Immunofixation

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • IgM [Presence] in Serum by Immunofixation
  • IgM
  • Chemistry; IFE; Ifix; Immune globulin M; Immunofixation electrophoresis; Immunoglobulin M; Ordinal; Point in time; PR; 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

IgM Immunofixation Ql (S)IgM [Presence] in Serum by ImmunofixationIgM Ser Ql IFEIgMCHEMIgM, BloodPrThr

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code18303-8
SystemLOINC
Display nameIgM Immunofixation Ql (S)
DescriptionIgM
Short nameIgM Ser Ql IFE
ComponentIgM
PropertyPrThr
TimingPt
System (specimen)Ser
ScaleOrd
MethodImmunofixation
ClassCHEM
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released1.0l
Last changed2.73

Consumer names

IgM, Blood

Part names

IgMPrThrPtSerOrdImmunofixationPresence or ThresholdPoint in time (spot)Serum

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