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LOINC Code 49156-3: R. akari IgM (Body fld) [Titer]

49156-3 is a LOINC code used to identify R. akari IgM (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 akari 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 akari 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

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • Rickettsia akari IgM Ab [Titer] in Body fluid
  • Rickettsia akari Ab.IgM
  • ABS; Aby; Antby; Anti; Antibodies; Antibody; Autoantibodies; Autoantibody; B/F; BF; bod; Bodies; Body fluid; Body fluid, unsp; Dilution factor; Dilution Factor (Titer); Fl; Fld; FLU; Fluid; ID; Immune globulin M; Immunoglobulin M; Infectious Disease; InfectiousDisease; Microbiology; Point in time; R akari; Random; Ricket; Rickettsial; Rickettsial pox; SmQn; Spotted fever; Titer; Titered; Titre; 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. akari IgM (Body fld) [Titer]Rickettsia akari IgM Ab [Titer] in Body fluidR akari IgM Titr FldRickettsia akari Ab.IgMMICRORickettsia akari IgM antibody, Body fluidTitr

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code49156-3
SystemLOINC
Display nameR. akari IgM (Body fld) [Titer]
DescriptionRickettsia akari Ab.IgM
Short nameR akari IgM Titr Fld
ComponentRickettsia akari Ab.IgM
PropertyTitr
TimingPt
System (specimen)Body fld
ScaleSemiQn
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 akari IgM antibody, Body fluid

Part names

Rickettsia akari Ab.IgMTitrPtBody fldSemiQnRickettsia akari IgMTiterPoint in time (spot)Body fluid

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