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.

LOINCActiveBoth

LOINC Code 85081-8: Multiple nuclear dots nuclear IgG pattern IF (S) [Titer]

Name: LOINC Code 85081-8: Multiple nuclear dots nuclear IgG pattern IF (S) [Titer]
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T09:00:13.314Z

85081-8 is a LOINC code used to identify Multiple nuclear dots nuclear IgG pattern 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 Nuclear Ab.IgG pattern.multiple nuclear dots. 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 Nuclear Ab.IgG pattern.multiple nuclear dots. 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

Multiple nuclear dots nuclear IgG pattern [Titer] in Serum by Immunofluorescence
Nuclear Ab.IgG pattern.multiple nuclear dots
ACIF; ANA; ANA IgG; ANA IgG multi nuclear dots; ANF; Anticomplement Immunofluorescence; Antinuclear antibody; Dilution factor; Dilution Factor (Titer); FA; FANA; Fluorescent antibody; Fluoresent; IFA; Immune fluorescence; Immune globulin G; Immunoflour; Immunofluor; Immunofluorescence; Immunoglobulin G; Mult; Multi; NA; Nuc; Point in time; Random; Serology; Serum; SmQn; SR; Time Resolved Fluorescence; Titer; Titered; Titre; TRF; Ttr

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

Multiple nuclear dots nuclear IgG pattern IF (S) [Titer]Multiple nuclear dots nuclear IgG pattern [Titer] in Serum by ImmunofluorescenceANA IgG multi nuclear dots Titr Ser IFNuclear Ab.IgG pattern.multiple nuclear dotsSEROMultiple nuclear dots nuclear IgG pattern, BloodTitr

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code85081-8

SystemLOINC

Display nameMultiple nuclear dots nuclear IgG pattern IF (S) [Titer]

DescriptionNuclear Ab.IgG pattern.multiple nuclear dots

Short nameANA IgG multi nuclear dots Titr Ser IF

ComponentNuclear Ab.IgG pattern.multiple nuclear dots

PropertyTitr

TimingPt

System (specimen)Ser

ScaleSemiQn

MethodIF

ClassSERO

Example unitstiter

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.58

Last changed2.75

Consumer names

Multiple nuclear dots nuclear IgG pattern, Blood

Part names

Nuclear Ab.IgG pattern.multiple nuclear dotsTitrPtSerSemiQnIFMultiple nuclear dots nuclear IgG patternTiterPoint in time (spot)SerumImmunofluorescence (IF)

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