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LOINC Code 51566-8: Amylase IgE RAST class (S)

51566-8 is a LOINC code used to identify Amylase IgE RAST class (S) 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 Amylase Ab.IgE.RAST class. 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 Amylase Ab.IgE.RAST class. 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: DEPRECATED
  • Order vs observation: Observation

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • Deprecated Amylase IgE Ab RAST class [Presence] in Serum
  • Amylase Ab.IgE.RAST class
  • ABS; Aby; Allergen; Allergens; ALLERGY TESTING; Alpha amylase; Ams; Amyl; Antby; Anti; Antibodies; Antibody; Autoantibodies; Autoantibody; Diastase; IgE RAST; Immune globulin E; Immunoglobulin E; k87; Ordinal; Point in time; PR; QL; Qual; Qualitative; Random; Screen; Serum; SR

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

Amylase IgE RAST class (S)Deprecated Amylase IgE Ab RAST class [Presence] in SerumDeprecated Amylase IgE RAST QlAmylase Ab.IgE.RAST classALLERGYAmylase allergy testPrThr

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code51566-8
SystemLOINC
Display nameAmylase IgE RAST class (S)
DescriptionAmylase Ab.IgE.RAST class
Short nameDeprecated Amylase IgE RAST Ql
ComponentAmylase Ab.IgE.RAST class
PropertyPrThr
TimingPt
System (specimen)Ser
ScaleOrd
ClassALLERGY
StatusDEPRECATED
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.24
Last changed2.75

Consumer names

Amylase allergy test

Part names

Amylase Ab.IgE.RAST classPrThrPtSerOrdPresence or ThresholdPoint in time (spot)Serum

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