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LOINC Code 29368-8: Parainfluenza virus 3 Ab CF (Body fld) [Titer]

29368-8 is a LOINC code used to identify Parainfluenza virus 3 Ab CF (Body fld) [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 Parainfluenza virus 3 Ab. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Body fld.

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 Parainfluenza virus 3 Ab. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Body fld.

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: Comp fix

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • Parainfluenza virus 3 Ab [Titer] in Body fluid by Complement fixation
  • Parainfluenza virus 3 Ab
  • ABS; Aby; Antby; Anti; Antibodies; Antibody; Autoantibodies; Autoantibody; B/F; BF; bod; Bodies; Body fluid; Body fluid, unsp; CF; Comp fixation; Compfix; Complement fixation; Dilution factor; Dilution Factor (Titer); Fl; Fld; FLU; Fluid; HPIV; HPIV3; Human respirovirus 3; ID; III; Infectious Disease; InfectiousDisease; Microbiology; Para; Parainflu; Parainfluenza type 3; Parainfluenza type III; PI3; Point in time; Random; SmQn; 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.

Common synonyms

Parainfluenza virus 3 Ab CF (Body fld) [Titer]Parainfluenza virus 3 Ab [Titer] in Body fluid by Complement fixationHPIV3 Ab Titr Fld CFParainfluenza virus 3 AbMICROParainfluenza virus 3 antibody, Body fluidTitr

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code29368-8
SystemLOINC
Display nameParainfluenza virus 3 Ab CF (Body fld) [Titer]
DescriptionParainfluenza virus 3 Ab
Short nameHPIV3 Ab Titr Fld CF
ComponentParainfluenza virus 3 Ab
PropertyTitr
TimingPt
System (specimen)Body fld
ScaleSemiQn
MethodComp fix
ClassMICRO
Example unitstiter
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.03
Last changed2.75

Consumer names

Parainfluenza virus 3 antibody, Body fluid

Part names

Parainfluenza virus 3 AbTitrPtBody fldSemiQnComp fixTiterPoint in time (spot)Body fluidComplement fixation

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