LOINC Code 88728-1: B. microti IgG and IgM panel IF (S)

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 Babesia microti Ab.IgG & IgM panel. 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: Order
• Panel type: Panel
• Method: IF

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

• Babesia microti IgG and IgM panel - Serum by Immunofluorescence
• Babesia microti Ab.IgG & IgM panel
• ACIF; Anticomplement Immunofluorescence; B microti; B microti Ab.IgG+IgM; B microti IgG+IgM Pnl; Babesiosis; FA; Fluorescent antibody; Fluoresent; ID; IFA; Immune fluorescence; Immune globulin G; Immune globulin M; Immunoflour; Immunofluor; Immunofluorescence; Immunoglobulin G; Immunoglobulin M; Infectious Disease; InfectiousDisease; Microbiology; Pan; PANEL.MICROBIOLOGY; Panl; Piroplasmosis; Pnl; Serum; SR; Time Resolved Fluorescence; TRF

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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