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 24174-5: Polio virus 3 neut ab spec 2 Neut test (S) [Titer]

Name: LOINC Code 24174-5: Polio virus 3 neut ab spec 2 Neut test (S) [Titer]
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T08:59:12.418Z

24174-5 is a LOINC code used to identify Polio virus 3 neut ab spec 2 Neut test (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 Polio virus 3 Ab.Neut^2nd specimen. 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 Polio virus 3 Ab.Neut^2nd specimen. 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: Neut

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Polio virus 3 neutralizing antibody [Titer] in Serum by Neutralization test --2nd specimen
Polio virus 3 Ab.Neut^2nd specimen
ABS; Aby; Antby; Anti; Antibodies; Antibody; Autoantibodies; Autoantibody; Convalescent; Conventional virus neutralization test; cVNT; Dilution factor; Dilution Factor (Titer); ID; III; Infectious Disease; InfectiousDisease; Microbiology; NAb; NEUTRALIZATION; Neutralization test; NT; Point in time; Polio virus type III; Poliovirus; Post immunization; PV; PV3; Random; Second; Serum; Serum virus neutralization; SmQn; sp2; Spec; SR; SVN; Titer; Titered; Titre; Ttr; Virus neutralization test; VNT

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

Polio virus 3 neut ab spec 2 Neut test (S) [Titer]Polio virus 3 neutralizing antibody [Titer] in Serum by Neutralization test --2nd specimenPV3 NAb sp2 Titr Ser NtPolio virus 3 Ab.Neut^2nd specimenMICROPolio virus 3 neutralizing antibody specimen 2, BloodTitr

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code24174-5

SystemLOINC

Display namePolio virus 3 neut ab spec 2 Neut test (S) [Titer]

DescriptionPolio virus 3 Ab.Neut^2nd specimen

Short namePV3 NAb sp2 Titr Ser Nt

ComponentPolio virus 3 Ab.Neut^2nd specimen

PropertyTitr

TimingPt

System (specimen)Ser

ScaleSemiQn

MethodNeut

ClassMICRO

Example unitstiter

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released1.0o

Last changed2.75

Consumer names

Polio virus 3 neutralizing antibody specimen 2, Blood

Part names

Polio virus 3 Ab.Neut^2nd specimenTitrPtSerSemiQnNeutTiterPoint in time (spot)SerumNeutralization test

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