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LOINC Code 20399-2: Nucleolar nuclear Ab pattern (S) [Titer]

20399-2 is a LOINC code used to identify Nucleolar nuclear Ab pattern (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 Nuclear Ab pattern.nucleolar. 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 Nuclear Ab pattern.nucleolar. 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

  • Nucleolar nuclear Ab pattern [Titer] in Serum
  • Nuclear Ab pattern.nucleolar
  • ANA; ANA nucleolar; ANA Pat; ANF; Antinuclear antibody; Dilution factor; Dilution Factor (Titer); NA; Nuc; Point in time; Random; Serology; Serum; SmQn; SR; Titer; Titered; Titre; 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

Nucleolar nuclear Ab pattern (S) [Titer]Nucleolar nuclear Ab pattern [Titer] in SerumANA nucleolar Titr SerNuclear Ab pattern.nucleolarSERONucleolar nuclear Ab pattern, BloodTitr

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code20399-2
SystemLOINC
Display nameNucleolar nuclear Ab pattern (S) [Titer]
DescriptionNuclear Ab pattern.nucleolar
Short nameANA nucleolar Titr Ser
ComponentNuclear Ab pattern.nucleolar
PropertyTitr
TimingPt
System (specimen)Ser
ScaleSemiQn
ClassSERO
Example unitstiter
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

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

Consumer names

Nucleolar nuclear Ab pattern, Blood

Part names

Nuclear Ab pattern.nucleolarTitrPtSerSemiQnNucleolar nuclear Ab patternTiterPoint in time (spot)Serum

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