What does this LOINC code represent?

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

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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 52985-9: Leishmania sp IgG IF (S) [Titer]

Name: LOINC Code 52985-9: Leishmania sp IgG IF (S) [Titer]
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-25T17:13:11.347Z

52985-9 is a LOINC code used to identify Leishmania sp IgG 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 Leishmania sp Ab.IgG. 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 Leishmania sp Ab.IgG. 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

Leishmania sp IgG Ab [Titer] in Serum by Immunofluorescence
Leishmania sp Ab.IgG
ABS; Aby; ACIF; Antby; Anti; Antibodies; Antibody; Anticomplement Immunofluorescence; Autoantibodies; Autoantibody; Dilution factor; Dilution Factor (Titer); FA; Fluorescent antibody; Fluoresent; ID; IFA; Immune fluorescence; Immune globulin G; Immunoflour; Immunofluor; Immunofluorescence; Immunoglobulin G; Infectious Disease; InfectiousDisease; Kala azar; Leishmaniasis; Leishmaniosis; Microbiology; Point in time; Random; Serum; SmQn; species; spp; SR; Time Resolved Fluorescence; Titer; Titered; Titre; TRF; Ttr; Visceral leishmaniasis

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.

Related SNOMED CT concepts

705114005SNOMED CT mapping for Leishmania sp IgG IF (S) [Titer] (52985-9)

Related observations and tests

SNOMED_CT 705114005high

LOINC Code System

Source: LOINC-SNOMED cooperation package

Common synonyms

Leishmania sp IgG IF (S) [Titer]Leishmania sp IgG Ab [Titer] in Serum by ImmunofluorescenceLeishmania IgG Titr Ser IFLeishmania sp Ab.IgGMICROLeishmania sp IgG antibody, BloodTitr

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code52985-9

SystemLOINC

Display nameLeishmania sp IgG IF (S) [Titer]

DescriptionLeishmania sp Ab.IgG

Short nameLeishmania IgG Titr Ser IF

ComponentLeishmania sp Ab.IgG

PropertyTitr

TimingPt

System (specimen)Ser

ScaleSemiQn

MethodIF

ClassMICRO

Example unitstiter

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.24

Last changed2.75

Consumer names

Leishmania sp IgG antibody, Blood

Part names

Leishmania sp Ab.IgGTitrPtSerSemiQnIFLeishmania sp IgGTiterPoint in time (spot)SerumImmunofluorescence (IF)

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