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LOINC Code 48908-8: R. parkeri IgM IF (Body fld) [Titer]

48908-8 is a LOINC code used to identify R. parkeri IgM IF (Body fld) [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 parkeri Ab.IgM. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Body fld.

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 parkeri Ab.IgM. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Body fld.

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

  • Rickettsia parkeri IgM Ab [Titer] in Body fluid by Immunofluorescence
  • Rickettsia parkeri Ab.IgM
  • ABS; Aby; ACIF; Antby; Anti; Antibodies; Antibody; Anticomplement Immunofluorescence; Autoantibodies; Autoantibody; B/F; BF; bod; Bodies; Body fluid; Body fluid, unsp; Dilution factor; Dilution Factor (Titer); FA; Fl; Fld; FLU; Fluid; Fluorescent antibody; Fluoresent; ID; IFA; Immune fluorescence; Immune globulin M; Immunoflour; Immunofluor; Immunofluorescence; Immunoglobulin M; Infectious Disease; InfectiousDisease; Microbiology; Point in time; R parkeri; Random; Ricket; Rickettsial; SmQn; 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

R. parkeri IgM IF (Body fld) [Titer]Rickettsia parkeri IgM Ab [Titer] in Body fluid by ImmunofluorescenceR parkeri IgM Titr Fld IFRickettsia parkeri Ab.IgMMICRORickettsia parkeri IgM antibody, Body fluidTitr

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code48908-8
SystemLOINC
Display nameR. parkeri IgM IF (Body fld) [Titer]
DescriptionRickettsia parkeri Ab.IgM
Short nameR parkeri IgM Titr Fld IF
ComponentRickettsia parkeri Ab.IgM
PropertyTitr
TimingPt
System (specimen)Body fld
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

Rickettsia parkeri IgM antibody, Body fluid

Part names

Rickettsia parkeri Ab.IgMTitrPtBody fldSemiQnIFRickettsia parkeri IgMTiterPoint in time (spot)Body fluidImmunofluorescence (IF)

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