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 70134-2: R. typhus group IgM spec 2 IF (S) [Titer]

Name: LOINC Code 70134-2: R. typhus group IgM spec 2 IF (S) [Titer]
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T08:59:48.868Z

70134-2 is a LOINC code used to identify R. typhus group IgM spec 2 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 Rickettsia typhus group Ab.IgM^2nd specimen. 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 Rickettsia typhus group Ab.IgM^2nd specimen. 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

Rickettsia typhus group IgM Ab [Titer] in Serum by Immunofluorescence --2nd specimen
Rickettsia typhus group Ab.IgM^2nd specimen
ABS; Aby; ACIF; Antby; Anti; Antibodies; Antibody; Anticomplement Immunofluorescence; Autoantibodies; Autoantibody; Convalescent; Dilution factor; Dilution Factor (Titer); FA; Fluorescent antibody; Fluoresent; ID; IFA; Immune fluorescence; Immune globulin M; Immunoflour; Immunofluor; Immunofluorescence; Immunoglobulin M; Infectious Disease; InfectiousDisease; Microbiology; Point in time; Post immunization; Random; Rick Typhus; Ricket; Rickettsial; Second; Serum; SmQn; sp2; Spec; SR; Time Resolved Fluorescence; Titer; Titered; Titre; TRF; Ttr; Typh; Typhus

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

R. typhus group IgM spec 2 IF (S) [Titer]Rickettsia typhus group IgM Ab [Titer] in Serum by Immunofluorescence --2nd specimenRick Typhus IgM sp2 Titr Ser IFRickettsia typhus group Ab.IgM^2nd specimenMICRORickettsia typhus group IgM antibody specimen 2, BloodTitr

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code70134-2

SystemLOINC

Display nameR. typhus group IgM spec 2 IF (S) [Titer]

DescriptionRickettsia typhus group Ab.IgM^2nd specimen

Short nameRick Typhus IgM sp2 Titr Ser IF

ComponentRickettsia typhus group Ab.IgM^2nd specimen

PropertyTitr

TimingPt

System (specimen)Ser

ScaleSemiQn

MethodIF

ClassMICRO

Example unitstiter

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.40

Last changed2.75

Consumer names

Rickettsia typhus group IgM antibody specimen 2, Blood

Part names

Rickettsia typhus group Ab.IgM^2nd specimenTitrPtSerSemiQnIFTiterPoint in time (spot)SerumImmunofluorescence (IF)

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