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LOINC Code 23979-8: B. burgdorferi IgG band pattern IB (CSF) [Interp]

23979-8 is a LOINC code used to identify B. burgdorferi IgG band pattern IB (CSF) [Interp] 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.IgG band pattern. It is commonly used with the system or sample type CSF.

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 Borrelia burgdorferi Ab.IgG band pattern. It is commonly used with the system or sample type CSF.

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: Observation
  • Method: IB

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • Borrelia burgdorferi IgG band pattern [Interpretation] in Cerebral spinal fluid by Immunoblot
  • Borrelia burgdorferi Ab.IgG band pattern
  • ABS; Aby; Antby; Anti; Antibodies; Antibody; Autoantibodies; Autoantibody; B burg; B burgdor; B burgdorferi; Bands; Bb; Blt; bnd; Burgdorf; Cerebral spinal fluid; Cerebrospinal Fl; ID; IgG Patrn; IMMUNE BLOT; Immune globulin G; Immunobl; Immunoblot; Immunoglobulin G; Impression; Impression/interpretation of study; Impressions; Infectious Disease; InfectiousDisease; Interp; Interpretation; Lyme; Lyme disease; Lymes; Microbiology; Neuro; Neurology; Nominal; Patrn; Point in time; Random; RIBA; Spinal Fl; Spinal Fld; Spinal Flu; Spinal Fluid; WB; WBLOT; West blot; West blt; Western blot

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

B. burgdorferi IgG band pattern IB (CSF) [Interp]Borrelia burgdorferi IgG band pattern [Interpretation] in Cerebral spinal fluid by ImmunoblotB burgdor IgG Patrn CSF IB-ImpBorrelia burgdorferi Ab.IgG band patternMICROBorrelia burgdorferi IgG band pattern, Spinal fluidImp

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code23979-8
SystemLOINC
Display nameB. burgdorferi IgG band pattern IB (CSF) [Interp]
DescriptionBorrelia burgdorferi Ab.IgG band pattern
Short nameB burgdor IgG Patrn CSF IB-Imp
ComponentBorrelia burgdorferi Ab.IgG band pattern
PropertyImp
TimingPt
System (specimen)CSF
ScaleNom
MethodIB
ClassMICRO
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released1.0o
Last changed2.73

Consumer names

Borrelia burgdorferi IgG band pattern, Spinal fluid

Part names

Borrelia burgdorferi Ab.IgG band patternImpPtCSFNomIBBorrelia burgdorferi IgG band patternImpression/interpretation of studyPoint in time (spot)Cerebral spinal fluidImmunoblot

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