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LOINC Code 42488-7: Aspergillus sp Ab CF (Pleur fld) [Titer]

42488-7 is a LOINC code used to identify Aspergillus sp Ab CF (Pleur 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 Aspergillus sp Ab. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Plr 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 Aspergillus sp Ab. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Plr 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

  • Aspergillus sp Ab [Titer] in Pleural fluid by Complement fixation
  • Aspergillus sp Ab
  • ABS; Aby; Antby; Anti; Antibodies; Antibody; Asperg; Aspergil; Aspergilis; Aspergilla; Aspergillin; Aspergillosis; Aspergils; Aspergilus; Autoantibodies; Autoantibody; CF; Comp fixation; Compfix; Complement fixation; Dilution factor; Dilution Factor (Titer); Farmers lung; ID; Infectious Disease; InfectiousDisease; Lung; Microbiology; Pleural; Pleural fluid; Point in time; Pulmonary; Pulmonology; Random; Respiratory; SmQn; species; spp; thoracentesis fluid; 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

Aspergillus sp Ab CF (Pleur fld) [Titer]Aspergillus sp Ab [Titer] in Pleural fluid by Complement fixationAspergillus Ab Titr Plr CFAspergillus sp AbMICROAspergillus sp antibody, Pleural fluidTitr

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code42488-7
SystemLOINC
Display nameAspergillus sp Ab CF (Pleur fld) [Titer]
DescriptionAspergillus sp Ab
Short nameAspergillus Ab Titr Plr CF
ComponentAspergillus sp Ab
PropertyTitr
TimingPt
System (specimen)Plr fld
ScaleSemiQn
MethodComp fix
ClassMICRO
Example unitstiter
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.16
Last changed2.75

Consumer names

Aspergillus sp antibody, Pleural fluid

Part names

Aspergillus sp AbTitrPtPlr fldSemiQnComp fixTiterPoint in time (spot)Pleural fluidComplement fixation

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