What does this LOINC code represent?

This LOINC code identifies a lab observation, measurement, question, or clinical concept in a standardized format.

Is this enough to understand my test result?

No. The code identifies the test or observation, but the interpretation depends on the actual result, reference range, and clinical context.

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LOINC Code 22136-6: B. burgdorferi IgM Ql (Syn fld)

Name: LOINC Code 22136-6: B. burgdorferi IgM Ql (Syn fld)
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-25T17:13:11.347Z

22136-6 is a LOINC code used to identify B. burgdorferi IgM Ql (Syn fld) 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 Borrelia burgdorferi Ab.IgM. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Synv fld.

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 Borrelia burgdorferi Ab.IgM. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Synv fld.

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

Borrelia burgdorferi IgM Ab [Presence] in Synovial fluid
Borrelia burgdorferi Ab.IgM
ABS; Aby; Antby; Anti; Antibodies; Antibody; Autoantibodies; Autoantibody; B burg; B burgdor; B burgdorferi; Bb; Burgdorf; ID; Immune globulin M; Immunoglobulin M; Infectious Disease; InfectiousDisease; Joint aspirate; Joint fld; Joint flu; Joint fluid; Lyme; Lyme disease; Lymes; Microbiology; Ordinal; Point in time; PR; QL; Qual; Qualitative; Random; Rheum; Rheumatology; Screen; SF; SNV; Syn; Syn fl; Synov; Synovial fluid

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.

Related SNOMED CT concepts

705114005SNOMED CT mapping for B. burgdorferi IgM Ql (Syn fld) (22136-6)

Related observations and tests

SNOMED_CT 705114005high

LOINC Code System

Source: LOINC-SNOMED cooperation package

Common synonyms

B. burgdorferi IgM Ql (Syn fld)Borrelia burgdorferi IgM Ab [Presence] in Synovial fluidB burgdor IgM Snv QlBorrelia burgdorferi Ab.IgMMICROBorrelia burgdorferi IgM antibody, Synovial fluidPrThr

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code22136-6

SystemLOINC

Display nameB. burgdorferi IgM Ql (Syn fld)

DescriptionBorrelia burgdorferi Ab.IgM

Short nameB burgdor IgM Snv Ql

ComponentBorrelia burgdorferi Ab.IgM

PropertyPrThr

TimingPt

System (specimen)Synv fld

ScaleOrd

ClassMICRO

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released1.0n

Last changed2.56

Consumer names

Borrelia burgdorferi IgM antibody, Synovial fluid

Part names

Borrelia burgdorferi Ab.IgMPrThrPtSynv fldOrdBorrelia burgdorferi IgMPresence or ThresholdPoint in time (spot)Synovial fluid

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