LOINC Code 72318-9: Centromere protein A IgG IA Ql

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 Centromere protein A Ab.IgG. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Ser/Plas.

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: IA

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

• Centromere protein A IgG Ab [Presence] in Serum or Plasma by Immunoassay
• Centromere protein A Ab.IgG
• Centromere protein A (CENP-A) IgG class autoantibodies can be detected by enzyme immunoassays. Results may be interpreted by humans or automated methods and used for the diagnosis of system sclerosis (SSc, diffuse and limited forms) and overlapping syndromes. This code was created for, but not limited to, the detection of CENP-A autoantibodies in Euroimmun's Systemic Sclerosis (Nucleoli) Profile EUROLINE (IgG) test kit.
• ABS; Aby; Antby; Anti; Antibodies; Antibody; Autoantibodies; Autoantibody; Cen; CENP A; CENPA; Centromere A Ab; CRST syndrome; EIA; ELFA; ELISA; Enzyme immunoassay; Histone H3-like centromeric protein A; IAA; Immune globulin G; Immunoglobulin G; MEIA; Ordinal; Pl; Plasma; Plsm; Point in time; PR; Prot; QL; Qual; Qualitative; Random; Screen; Serology; SerP; SerPl; SerPlas; Serum; Serum or plasma; SR; SUDS

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.

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