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LOINC Code 5230-8: FLUBV Ab CF (S) [Titer]

5230-8 is a LOINC code used to identify FLUBV Ab CF (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 Influenza virus B Ab. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Ser.

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 Influenza virus B 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: Comp fix

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • Influenza virus B Ab [Titer] in Serum by Complement fixation
  • Influenza virus B Ab
  • ABS; Aby; Antby; Anti; Antibodies; Antibody; Autoantibodies; Autoantibody; CF; Comp fixation; Compfix; Complement fixation; Dilution factor; Dilution Factor (Titer); FLUB; FLUBV; FLUV; ID; Infectious Disease; InfectiousDisease; Influ; Influenza B; Influenza B virus; Microbiology; Point in time; Random; Serum; SmQn; SR; 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

FLUBV Ab CF (S) [Titer]Influenza virus B Ab [Titer] in Serum by Complement fixationFLUBV Ab Titr Ser CFInfluenza virus B AbMICROInfluenza B (Flu B) antibody, BloodTitr

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code5230-8
SystemLOINC
Display nameFLUBV Ab CF (S) [Titer]
DescriptionInfluenza virus B Ab
Short nameFLUBV Ab Titr Ser CF
ComponentInfluenza virus B Ab
PropertyTitr
TimingPt
System (specimen)Ser
ScaleSemiQn
MethodComp fix
ClassMICRO
Example unitstiter
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released1.0
Last changed2.75

Consumer names

Influenza B (Flu B) antibody, Blood

Part names

Influenza virus B AbTitrPtSerSemiQnComp fixTiterPoint in time (spot)SerumComplement fixation

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