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.

LOINCActiveBoth

LOINC Code 22538-3: S. dysenteriae Ab (S) [Titer]

Name: LOINC Code 22538-3: S. dysenteriae Ab (S) [Titer]
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-25T17:13:11.347Z

22538-3 is a LOINC code used to identify S. dysenteriae Ab (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 Shigella dysenteriae 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 Shigella dysenteriae 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: Both

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Shigella dysenteriae Ab [Titer] in Serum
Shigella dysenteriae Ab
ABS; Aby; Antby; Anti; Antibodies; Antibody; Autoantibodies; Autoantibody; Dilution factor; Dilution Factor (Titer); ID; Infectious Disease; InfectiousDisease; Microbiology; Point in time; Random; S dysenter; S dysenteriae; Serum; Shigellosis; 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.

Related SNOMED CT concepts

705114005SNOMED CT mapping for S. dysenteriae Ab (S) [Titer] (22538-3)

Related observations and tests

SNOMED_CT 705114005high

LOINC Code System

Source: LOINC-SNOMED cooperation package

Common synonyms

S. dysenteriae Ab (S) [Titer]Shigella dysenteriae Ab [Titer] in SerumS dysenter Ab Titr SerShigella dysenteriae AbMICROShigella dysenteriae antibody, BloodTitr

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code22538-3

SystemLOINC

Display nameS. dysenteriae Ab (S) [Titer]

DescriptionShigella dysenteriae Ab

Short nameS dysenter Ab Titr Ser

ComponentShigella dysenteriae Ab

PropertyTitr

TimingPt

System (specimen)Ser

ScaleSemiQn

ClassMICRO

Example unitstiter

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released1.0n

Last changed2.75

Consumer names

Shigella dysenteriae antibody, Blood

Part names

Shigella dysenteriae AbTitrPtSerSemiQnTiterPoint in time (spot)Serum

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