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LOINC Code 62342-1: B. burgdorferi IgG and IgM IB (S) [Interp]

62342-1 is a LOINC code used to identify B. burgdorferi IgG and IgM IB (S) [Interp] 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 Borrelia burgdorferi Ab.IgG & IgM. 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 Borrelia burgdorferi Ab.IgG & IgM. 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: Observation
  • Method: IB

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • Borrelia burgdorferi IgG and IgM [Interpretation] in Serum by Immunoblot
  • Borrelia burgdorferi Ab.IgG & IgM
  • ABS; Aby; Antby; Anti; Antibodies; Antibody; Autoantibodies; Autoantibody; B burg; B burgdor; B burgdorferi; Bb; Blt; Burgdorf; ID; IgG+IgM; IMMUNE BLOT; Immune globulin G; Immune globulin M; Immunobl; Immunoblot; Immunoglobulin G; Immunoglobulin M; Impression; Impression/interpretation of study; Impressions; Infectious Disease; InfectiousDisease; Interp; Interpretation; Lyme; Lyme disease; Lymes; Microbiology; Nominal; Point in time; Random; RIBA; Serum; SR; WB; WBLOT; West blot; West blt; Western blot

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

B. burgdorferi IgG and IgM IB (S) [Interp]Borrelia burgdorferi IgG and IgM [Interpretation] in Serum by ImmunoblotB burgdor IgG+IgM Ser IB-ImpBorrelia burgdorferi Ab.IgG & IgMMICROBorrelia burgdorferi IgG and IgM antibodies, BloodImp

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code62342-1
SystemLOINC
Display nameB. burgdorferi IgG and IgM IB (S) [Interp]
DescriptionBorrelia burgdorferi Ab.IgG & IgM
Short nameB burgdor IgG+IgM Ser IB-Imp
ComponentBorrelia burgdorferi Ab.IgG & IgM
PropertyImp
TimingPt
System (specimen)Ser
ScaleNom
MethodIB
ClassMICRO
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.34
Last changed2.58

Consumer names

Borrelia burgdorferi IgG and IgM antibodies, Blood

Part names

Borrelia burgdorferi Ab.IgG & IgMImpPtSerNomIBBorrelia burgdorferi IgG and IgMImpression/interpretation of studyPoint in time (spot)SerumImmunoblot

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