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LOINC Code 23588-7: WEEV IgM IA Ql (S)

23588-7 is a LOINC code used to identify WEEV IgM IA Ql (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 Western equine encephalitis virus Ab.IgM. 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 Western equine encephalitis virus Ab.IgM. 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
  • Method: IA

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • Western equine encephalitis virus IgM Ab [Presence] in Serum by Immunoassay
  • Western equine encephalitis virus Ab.IgM
  • ABS; Aby; Antby; Anti; Antibodies; Antibody; Autoantibodies; Autoantibody; EIA; ELFA; ELISA; Enc; Enceph; Encephalomyelitis; Enzyme immunoassay; Equin; IAA; ID; Immune globulin M; Immunoglobulin M; Infectious Disease; InfectiousDisease; MEIA; Microbiology; Ordinal; Point in time; PR; QL; Qual; Qualitative; Random; Screen; Serum; SR; SUDS; Togavirus; WEE virus; WEEV; West

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

WEEV IgM IA Ql (S)Western equine encephalitis virus IgM Ab [Presence] in Serum by ImmunoassayWEEV IgM Ser Ql IAWestern equine encephalitis virus Ab.IgMMICROWEEV IgM antibody, BloodPrThr

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code23588-7
SystemLOINC
Display nameWEEV IgM IA Ql (S)
DescriptionWestern equine encephalitis virus Ab.IgM
Short nameWEEV IgM Ser Ql IA
ComponentWestern equine encephalitis virus Ab.IgM
PropertyPrThr
TimingPt
System (specimen)Ser
ScaleOrd
MethodIA
ClassMICRO
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released1.0n
Last changed2.56

Consumer names

WEEV IgM antibody, Blood

Part names

Western equine encephalitis virus Ab.IgMPrThrPtSerOrdIAWestern equine encephalitis virus IgMPresence or ThresholdPoint in time (spot)SerumImmunoassay

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