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LOINC Code 21609-3: Yogurt IgE RAST class (S)

21609-3 is a LOINC code used to identify Yogurt IgE RAST class (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 Yogurt Ab.IgE.RAST class. 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 Yogurt Ab.IgE.RAST class. 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: DEPRECATED
  • Order vs observation: Observation

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • Deprecated Yogurt IgE Ab RAST class [Presence] in Serum
  • Yogurt Ab.IgE.RAST class
  • ABS; Aby; Allergen; Allergens; ALLERGY TESTING; Antby; Anti; Antibodies; Antibody; Autoantibodies; Autoantibody; f360; IgE RAST; Immune globulin E; Immunoglobulin E; Joghurt; Ordinal; Point in time; PR; QL; Qual; Qualitative; Random; Screen; Serum; SR; Yoghurt

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

Yogurt IgE RAST class (S)Deprecated Yogurt IgE Ab RAST class [Presence] in SerumDeprecated Yogurt IgE RAST QlYogurt Ab.IgE.RAST classALLERGYYogurt allergy testPrThr

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code21609-3
SystemLOINC
Display nameYogurt IgE RAST class (S)
DescriptionYogurt Ab.IgE.RAST class
Short nameDeprecated Yogurt IgE RAST Ql
ComponentYogurt Ab.IgE.RAST class
PropertyPrThr
TimingPt
System (specimen)Ser
ScaleOrd
ClassALLERGY
StatusDEPRECATED
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

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

Consumer names

Yogurt allergy test

Part names

Yogurt Ab.IgE.RAST classPrThrPtSerOrdPresence or ThresholdPoint in time (spot)Serum

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