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LOINC Code 21331-4: HIV 1 p24 Ab IB (S) [Titer]

21331-4 is a LOINC code used to identify HIV 1 p24 Ab IB (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 HIV 1 p24 Ab. 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 HIV 1 p24 Ab. 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: IB

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • HIV 1 p24 Ab [Titer] in Serum by Immunoblot
  • HIV 1 p24 Ab
  • ABS; Aby; AIDS; Antby; Anti; Antibodies; Antibody; Autoantibodies; Autoantibody; Blt; Dilution factor; Dilution Factor (Titer); HIV type 1; HIV type I; HIV1; HIV1 p24; Human immunodeficiency virus; i; ID; IMMUNE BLOT; Immunobl; Immunoblot; Infectious Disease; InfectiousDisease; Microbiology; Point in time; Random; RIBA; Serum; SmQn; SR; Titer; Titered; Titre; Ttr; WB; WBLOT; West blot; West blt; Western blot

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

HIV 1 p24 Ab IB (S) [Titer]HIV 1 p24 Ab [Titer] in Serum by ImmunoblotHIV1 p24 Ab Titr Ser IBHIV 1 p24 AbMICROHIV 1 P24 antibody, BloodTitr

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code21331-4
SystemLOINC
Display nameHIV 1 p24 Ab IB (S) [Titer]
DescriptionHIV 1 p24 Ab
Short nameHIV1 p24 Ab Titr Ser IB
ComponentHIV 1 p24 Ab
PropertyTitr
TimingPt
System (specimen)Ser
ScaleSemiQn
MethodIB
ClassMICRO
Example unitstiter
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

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

Consumer names

HIV 1 P24 antibody, Blood

Part names

HIV 1 p24 AbTitrPtSerSemiQnIBTiterPoint in time (spot)SerumImmunoblot

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