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LOINC Code 47480-9: R. typhi IgM (CSF) [Titer]

47480-9 is a LOINC code used to identify R. typhi IgM (CSF) [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 Rickettsia typhi Ab.IgM. It is commonly used with the system or sample type CSF.

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 Rickettsia typhi Ab.IgM. It is commonly used with the system or sample type CSF.

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

  • Rickettsia typhi IgM Ab [Titer] in Cerebral spinal fluid
  • Rickettsia typhi Ab.IgM
  • ABS; Aby; Antby; Anti; Antibodies; Antibody; Autoantibodies; Autoantibody; Cerebral spinal fluid; Cerebrospinal Fl; Dilution factor; Dilution Factor (Titer); Endemic typhus; ID; Immune globulin M; Immunoglobulin M; Infectious Disease; InfectiousDisease; Microbiology; Murine typhus; Neuro; Neurology; Point in time; R typhi; Random; Ricket; Rickettsial; SmQn; Spinal Fl; Spinal Fld; Spinal Flu; Spinal Fluid; Titer; Titered; Titre; Ttr; Typh; Typhus

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

R. typhi IgM (CSF) [Titer]Rickettsia typhi IgM Ab [Titer] in Cerebral spinal fluidR typhi IgM Titr CSFRickettsia typhi Ab.IgMMICRORickettsia typhi IgM antibody, Spinal fluidTitr

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code47480-9
SystemLOINC
Display nameR. typhi IgM (CSF) [Titer]
DescriptionRickettsia typhi Ab.IgM
Short nameR typhi IgM Titr CSF
ComponentRickettsia typhi Ab.IgM
PropertyTitr
TimingPt
System (specimen)CSF
ScaleSemiQn
ClassMICRO
Example unitstiter
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.19
Last changed2.75

Consumer names

Rickettsia typhi IgM antibody, Spinal fluid

Part names

Rickettsia typhi Ab.IgMTitrPtCSFSemiQnRickettsia typhi IgMTiterPoint in time (spot)Cerebral spinal fluid

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