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LOINC Code 32019-2: HBV surface Ab (S) [Titer]

32019-2 is a LOINC code used to identify HBV surface Ab (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 Hepatitis B virus surface Ab. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Ser.

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 Hepatitis B virus surface Ab. 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

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • Hepatitis B virus surface Ab [Titer] in Serum
  • Hepatitis B virus surface Ab
  • ABS; Aby; Antby; Anti; Antibodies; Antibody; anti-HBsAg; Autoantibodies; Autoantibody; Dilution factor; Dilution Factor (Titer); HBs; HBsAB; HBV; HBV surface; Hep; Hep B; Hep Bs; Hepatis; Hepatit; HepB; ID; Infectious Disease; InfectiousDisease; Microbiology; Point in time; Random; Serum; SmQn; SR; Surf; 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

HBV surface Ab (S) [Titer]Hepatitis B virus surface Ab [Titer] in SerumHBV surface Ab Titr SerHepatitis B virus surface AbMICROHepatitis B virus (HBV) Surface antibody, BloodTitr

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code32019-2
SystemLOINC
Display nameHBV surface Ab (S) [Titer]
DescriptionHepatitis B virus surface Ab
Short nameHBV surface Ab Titr Ser
ComponentHepatitis B virus surface Ab
PropertyTitr
TimingPt
System (specimen)Ser
ScaleSemiQn
ClassMICRO
Example unitstiter
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.07
Last changed2.75

Consumer names

Hepatitis B virus (HBV) Surface antibody, Blood

Part names

Hepatitis B virus surface AbTitrPtSerSemiQnTiterPoint in time (spot)Serum

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