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LOINC Code 43020-7: Heterophile Ab (S) [Titer]

43020-7 is a LOINC code used to identify Heterophile 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 Heterophile 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 Heterophile 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

  • Heterophile Ab [Titer] in Serum
  • Heterophile Ab
  • ABS; Aby; Antby; Anti; Antibodies; Antibody; Autoantibodies; Autoantibody; Dilution factor; Dilution Factor (Titer); Epstein-Barr virus; Hetero; Heteroph; Hetr; ID; Infectious Disease; InfectiousDisease; Microbiology; Mono screen; Mono slide; Mono spot; Mono test; Mononucleosis screen; Mononucleosis test; Monospot; Point in time; Random; Serum; SmQn; SR; 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

Heterophile Ab (S) [Titer]Heterophile Ab [Titer] in SerumHeteroph Ab Titr SerHeterophile AbMICROHeterophile antibody, BloodTitr

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code43020-7
SystemLOINC
Display nameHeterophile Ab (S) [Titer]
DescriptionHeterophile Ab
Short nameHeteroph Ab Titr Ser
ComponentHeterophile Ab
PropertyTitr
TimingPt
System (specimen)Ser
ScaleSemiQn
ClassMICRO
Example unitstiter
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

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

Consumer names

Heterophile antibody, Blood

Part names

Heterophile AbTitrPtSerSemiQnTiterPoint in time (spot)Serum

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