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LOINC Code 48842-9: B. bacilliformis IgG IF (S) [Titer]

48842-9 is a LOINC code used to identify B. bacilliformis IgG IF (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 Bartonella bacilliformis Ab.IgG. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Ser.

Reviewed by HealthAssure Clinical TeamUpdated 21 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 Bartonella bacilliformis Ab.IgG. 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: IF

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • Bartonella bacilliformis IgG Ab [Titer] in Serum by Immunofluorescence
  • Bartonella bacilliformis Ab.IgG
  • ABS; Aby; ACIF; Antby; Anti; Antibodies; Antibody; Anticomplement Immunofluorescence; Autoantibodies; Autoantibody; B bacilliformis; Dilution factor; Dilution Factor (Titer); FA; Fluorescent antibody; Fluoresent; ID; IFA; Immune fluorescence; Immune globulin G; Immunoflour; Immunofluor; Immunofluorescence; Immunoglobulin G; Infectious Disease; InfectiousDisease; Microbiology; Point in time; Random; Serum; SmQn; SR; Time Resolved Fluorescence; Titer; Titered; Titre; TRF; 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

B. bacilliformis IgG IF (S) [Titer]Bartonella bacilliformis IgG Ab [Titer] in Serum by ImmunofluorescenceB bacilliformis IgG Titr Ser IFBartonella bacilliformis Ab.IgGMICROBartonella bacilliformis IgG antibody, BloodTitr

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code48842-9
SystemLOINC
Display nameB. bacilliformis IgG IF (S) [Titer]
DescriptionBartonella bacilliformis Ab.IgG
Short nameB bacilliformis IgG Titr Ser IF
ComponentBartonella bacilliformis Ab.IgG
PropertyTitr
TimingPt
System (specimen)Ser
ScaleSemiQn
MethodIF
ClassMICRO
Example unitstiter
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.21
Last changed2.75

Consumer names

Bartonella bacilliformis IgG antibody, Blood

Part names

Bartonella bacilliformis Ab.IgGTitrPtSerSemiQnIFBartonella bacilliformis IgGTiterPoint in time (spot)SerumImmunofluorescence (IF)

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