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LOINC Code 18492-9: C. trachomatis G+F+K IgM IF (S) [Titer]

18492-9 is a LOINC code used to identify C. trachomatis G+F+K IgM IF (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 Chlamydia trachomatis G+F+K Ab.IgM. 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 Chlamydia trachomatis G+F+K 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
  • Method: IF

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • Chlamydia trachomatis G+F+K IgM Ab [Titer] in Serum by Immunofluorescence
  • Chlamydia trachomatis G+F+K Ab.IgM
  • ABS; Aby; ACIF; Antby; Anti; Antibodies; Antibody; Anticomplement Immunofluorescence; Autoantibodies; Autoantibody; C trac; C trach; C trach G+F+K; C tracho; C trachomatis; Chlam; Chlam trac; Chlamid; Chlamydia trachomatis type G+F+K; CT; Dilution factor; Dilution Factor (Titer); FA; Fluorescent antibody; Fluoresent; ID; IFA; Immune fluorescence; Immune globulin M; Immunoflour; Immunofluor; Immunofluorescence; Immunoglobulin M; Infectious Disease; InfectiousDisease; Intermediate; Kell Blood Group System; LGV; Lymphogranuloma venereum; Microbiology; Point in time; Random; Serum; SmQn; SR; Time Resolved Fluorescence; Titer; Titered; Titre; Trachoma; 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. trachomatis G+F+K IgM IF (S) [Titer]Chlamydia trachomatis G+F+K IgM Ab [Titer] in Serum by ImmunofluorescenceC trach G+F+K IgM Titr Ser IFChlamydia trachomatis G+F+K Ab.IgMMICROChlamydia trachomatis G+F+K IgM antibody, BloodTitr

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code18492-9
SystemLOINC
Display nameC. trachomatis G+F+K IgM IF (S) [Titer]
DescriptionChlamydia trachomatis G+F+K Ab.IgM
Short nameC trach G+F+K IgM Titr Ser IF
ComponentChlamydia trachomatis G+F+K Ab.IgM
PropertyTitr
TimingPt
System (specimen)Ser
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

Chlamydia trachomatis G+F+K IgM antibody, Blood

Part names

Chlamydia trachomatis G+F+K Ab.IgMTitrPtSerSemiQnIFChlamydia trachomatis G+F+K IgMTiterPoint in time (spot)SerumImmunofluorescence (IF)

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