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 63542-5: SCL-70 extractable nuclear Ab Ql (Body fld)

Name: LOINC Code 63542-5: SCL-70 extractable nuclear Ab Ql (Body fld)
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-25T17:13:11.347Z

63542-5 is a LOINC code used to identify SCL-70 extractable nuclear Ab Ql (Body fld) 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 SCL-70 extractable nuclear Ab. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Body fld.

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 SCL-70 extractable nuclear Ab. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Body fld.

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

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

SCL-70 extractable nuclear Ab [Presence] in Body fluid
SCL-70 extractable nuclear Ab
ABS; Aby; ANA; ANF; Antby; Anti; Antibodies; Antibody; Antinuclear antibody; anti-topo I; Autoantibodies; Autoantibody; B/F; BF; bod; Bodies; Body fluid; Body fluid, unsp; DNA-Topoisomerase I; ENA; ENA Scl70; Fl; Fld; FLU; Fluid; NA; Nuc; Ordinal; Point in time; PR; QL; Qual; Qualitative; Random; Scleroderma; Scleroderma ab; Screen; Serology; Topo I; Topoisomerase I

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 SCL-70 extractable nuclear Ab Ql (Body fld) (63542-5)

Related observations and tests

SNOMED_CT 705114005high

LOINC Code System

Source: LOINC-SNOMED cooperation package

Common synonyms

SCL-70 extractable nuclear Ab Ql (Body fld)SCL-70 extractable nuclear Ab [Presence] in Body fluidENA Scl70 Ab Fld QlSCL-70 extractable nuclear AbSEROSCL-70 extractable nuclear antibody, Body fluidPrThr

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code63542-5

SystemLOINC

Display nameSCL-70 extractable nuclear Ab Ql (Body fld)

DescriptionSCL-70 extractable nuclear Ab

Short nameENA Scl70 Ab Fld Ql

ComponentSCL-70 extractable nuclear Ab

PropertyPrThr

TimingPt

System (specimen)Body fld

ScaleOrd

ClassSERO

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.36

Last changed2.56

Consumer names

SCL-70 extractable nuclear antibody, Body fluid

Part names

SCL-70 extractable nuclear AbPrThrPtBody fldOrdPresence or ThresholdPoint in time (spot)Body fluid

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