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LOINC Code 44556-9: FLUAV Ab CF Ql (S)

44556-9 is a LOINC code used to identify FLUAV Ab CF Ql (S) 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 Influenza virus A 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 Influenza virus A 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
  • Method: Comp fix

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • Influenza virus A Ab [Presence] in Serum by Complement fixation
  • Influenza virus A Ab
  • ABS; Aby; Antby; Anti; Antibodies; Antibody; Autoantibodies; Autoantibody; Avian influenza; Bird flu; CF; Comp fixation; Compfix; Complement fixation; FLUA; FLUAV; FLUV; Fowl plague; ID; Infectious Disease; InfectiousDisease; Influ; Influenza A; Influenza A virus; Microbiology; Ordinal; Point in time; PR; QL; Qual; Qualitative; Random; Screen; Serum; SR

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

FLUAV Ab CF Ql (S)Influenza virus A Ab [Presence] in Serum by Complement fixationFLUAV Ab Ser Ql CFInfluenza virus A AbMICROInfluenza A (Flu A) antibody, BloodPrThr

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code44556-9
SystemLOINC
Display nameFLUAV Ab CF Ql (S)
DescriptionInfluenza virus A Ab
Short nameFLUAV Ab Ser Ql CF
ComponentInfluenza virus A Ab
PropertyPrThr
TimingPt
System (specimen)Ser
ScaleOrd
MethodComp fix
ClassMICRO
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.17
Last changed2.56

Consumer names

Influenza A (Flu A) antibody, Blood

Part names

Influenza virus A AbPrThrPtSerOrdComp fixPresence or ThresholdPoint in time (spot)SerumComplement fixation

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