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LOINC Code 5394-2: T. pallidum Ab LA (S) [Titer]

5394-2 is a LOINC code used to identify T. pallidum Ab LA (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 Treponema pallidum 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 Treponema pallidum 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: LA

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • Treponema pallidum Ab [Titer] in Serum by Latex agglutination
  • Treponema pallidum Ab
  • ABS; Aby; Antby; Anti; Antibodies; Antibody; Autoantibodies; Autoantibody; Dilution factor; Dilution Factor (Titer); ID; Infectious Disease; InfectiousDisease; LAT; Latex agglutination; Microbiology; Point in time; Random; Serum; SmQn; SR; Syphilis; T palldm; T pallidum; Titer; Titered; Titre; Treponemal; 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

T. pallidum Ab LA (S) [Titer]Treponema pallidum Ab [Titer] in Serum by Latex agglutinationT palldm Ab Titr Ser LATreponema pallidum AbMICROTreponema pallidum antibody, BloodTitr

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code5394-2
SystemLOINC
Display nameT. pallidum Ab LA (S) [Titer]
DescriptionTreponema pallidum Ab
Short nameT palldm Ab Titr Ser LA
ComponentTreponema pallidum Ab
PropertyTitr
TimingPt
System (specimen)Ser
ScaleSemiQn
MethodLA
ClassMICRO
Example unitstiter
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

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

Consumer names

Treponema pallidum antibody, Blood

Part names

Treponema pallidum AbTitrPtSerSemiQnLATiterPoint in time (spot)SerumLatex agglutination

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