What does this LOINC code represent?

This LOINC code identifies a lab observation, measurement, question, or clinical concept in a standardized format.

Is this enough to understand my test result?

No. The code identifies the test or observation, but the interpretation depends on the actual result, reference range, and clinical context.

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LOINC Code 5152-4: Epidermis Ab IF (S) [Titer]

Name: LOINC Code 5152-4: Epidermis Ab IF (S) [Titer]
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T08:59:35.012Z

5152-4 is a LOINC code used to identify Epidermis Ab 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 Epidermis Ab. 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 Epidermis Ab. 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

Epidermis Ab [Titer] in Serum by Immunofluorescence
Epidermis Ab
ABS; Aby; ACIF; Antby; Anti; Antibodies; Antibody; Anticomplement Immunofluorescence; Autoantibodies; Autoantibody; Dilution factor; Dilution Factor (Titer); Epidermal; Epidis; FA; Fluorescent antibody; Fluoresent; IFA; Immune fluorescence; Immunoflour; Immunofluor; Immunofluorescence; Point in time; Random; Serology; 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

Epidermis Ab IF (S) [Titer]Epidermis Ab [Titer] in Serum by ImmunofluorescenceEpidis Ab Titr Ser IFEpidermis AbSEROEpidermis antibody, BloodTitr

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code5152-4

SystemLOINC

Display nameEpidermis Ab IF (S) [Titer]

DescriptionEpidermis Ab

Short nameEpidis Ab Titr Ser IF

ComponentEpidermis Ab

PropertyTitr

TimingPt

System (specimen)Ser

ScaleSemiQn

MethodIF

ClassSERO

Example unitstiter

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released1.0

Last changed2.75

Consumer names

Epidermis antibody, Blood

Part names

Epidermis AbTitrPtSerSemiQnIFTiterPoint in time (spot)SerumImmunofluorescence (IF)

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