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LOINC Code 23693-5: Canine distemper virus IgM IF (S) [Titer]

23693-5 is a LOINC code used to identify Canine distemper virus IgM IF (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 Canine distemper 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 Canine distemper 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: IF

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • Canine distemper virus IgM Ab [Titer] in Serum by Immunofluorescence
  • Canine distemper virus Ab.IgM
  • ABS; Aby; ACIF; Antby; Anti; Antibodies; Antibody; Anticomplement Immunofluorescence; Autoantibodies; Autoantibody; Canine distemper; CDV; Dilution factor; Dilution Factor (Titer); Dog; FA; Fluorescent antibody; Fluoresent; ID; IFA; Immune fluorescence; Immune globulin M; Immunoflour; Immunofluor; Immunofluorescence; Immunoglobulin M; Infectious Disease; InfectiousDisease; Microbiology; Morbillivirus; Point in time; Random; Serum; SmQn; SR; Time Resolved Fluorescence; Titer; Titered; Titre; TRF; Ttr; Vet; Veterinary

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

Canine distemper virus IgM IF (S) [Titer]Canine distemper virus IgM Ab [Titer] in Serum by ImmunofluorescenceCDV IgM Titr Ser IFCanine distemper virus Ab.IgMMICROCanine Distemper virus IgM antibody, BloodTitr

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code23693-5
SystemLOINC
Display nameCanine distemper virus IgM IF (S) [Titer]
DescriptionCanine distemper virus Ab.IgM
Short nameCDV IgM Titr Ser IF
ComponentCanine distemper virus Ab.IgM
PropertyTitr
TimingPt
System (specimen)Ser
ScaleSemiQn
MethodIF
ClassMICRO
Example unitstiter
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

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

Consumer names

Canine Distemper virus IgM antibody, Blood

Part names

Canine distemper virus Ab.IgMTitrPtSerSemiQnIFCanine distemper virus IgMTiterPoint in time (spot)SerumImmunofluorescence (IF)

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