LOINC Code 47364-5: HBV surface Ag IA Ql (S donor)

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 Ag. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Ser^Donor.

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: IA

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

• Hepatitis B virus surface Ag [Presence] in Serum from Donor by Immunoassay
• Hepatitis B virus surface Ag
• This test is intended to be used as a primary screening test for the diagnosis of acute or chronic hepatitis due to Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection. This test has been approved by the FDA for the screening of donors of human cells, tissues and tissue-based products. A Positive HBVsAg test result is indicative of an acute or chronic infection with HBV, and may be used to disqualify a potential cell or tissue donor. This test is not intended to be used for routine clinical diagnostic testing.
• Antigen; Antigens; Australia antigen; Donr; EIA; ELFA; ELISA; Enzyme immunoassay; HBs; HBsAG; HBV; HBV surface; Hep; Hep B; Hep Bs; Hepatis; Hepatit; Hepatology; HepB; IAA; ID; Infectious Disease; InfectiousDisease; Liver; MEIA; Microbiology; Ordinal; Point in time; PR; QL; Qual; Qualitative; Random; Screen; Serum; SR; SUDS; Surf; UniversalLabOrders

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.

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