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 5865-1: FLUBV Ag IF Ql (Throat)

Name: LOINC Code 5865-1: FLUBV Ag IF Ql (Throat)
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-25T17:13:11.347Z

5865-1 is a LOINC code used to identify FLUBV Ag IF Ql (Throat) 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 Ag. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Thrt.

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 Ag. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Thrt.

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

Influenza virus B Ag [Presence] in Throat by Immunofluorescence
Influenza virus B Ag
ACIF; Anticomplement Immunofluorescence; Antigen; Antigens; DFA; FA; FLUB; FLUBV; Fluorescent antibody; Fluoresent; FLUV; ID; IFA; Immune fluorescence; Immunoflour; Immunofluor; Immunofluorescence; Infectious Disease; InfectiousDisease; Influ; Influenza B; Influenza B virus; Microbiology; Ordinal; Point in time; PR; QL; Qual; Qualitative; Random; Screen; Throat; Time Resolved Fluorescence; TRF; Upper respiratory

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 FLUBV Ag IF Ql (Throat) (5865-1)

Related observations and tests

SNOMED_CT 705114005high

LOINC Code System

Source: LOINC-SNOMED cooperation package

Common synonyms

FLUBV Ag IF Ql (Throat)Influenza virus B Ag [Presence] in Throat by ImmunofluorescenceFLUBV Ag Throat Ql IFInfluenza virus B AgMICROInfluenza B (Flu B) antigen, ThroatPrThr

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code5865-1

SystemLOINC

Display nameFLUBV Ag IF Ql (Throat)

DescriptionInfluenza virus B Ag

Short nameFLUBV Ag Throat Ql IF

ComponentInfluenza virus B Ag

PropertyPrThr

TimingPt

System (specimen)Thrt

ScaleOrd

MethodIF

ClassMICRO

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released1.0

Last changed2.73

Consumer names

Influenza B (Flu B) antigen, Throat

Part names

Influenza virus B AgPrThrPtThrtOrdIFPresence or ThresholdPoint in time (spot)ThroatImmunofluorescence (IF)

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