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LOINC Code 88882-6: Smith extractable nuclear B Ab Line blot Ql (S)

Name: LOINC Code 88882-6: Smith extractable nuclear B Ab Line blot Ql (S)
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T09:00:18.532Z

88882-6 is a LOINC code used to identify Smith extractable nuclear B Ab Line blot Ql (S) 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 Smith extractable nuclear B Ab. 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 Smith extractable nuclear B Ab. 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: Line blot

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Smith extractable nuclear B Ab [Presence] in Serum by Line blot
Smith extractable nuclear B Ab
This test was created for, but not limited to, the INNO-LIA ANA Update test kit, which is a line immunoassay for the detection and identification of thirteen antinuclear antibodies (ANA) in human serum to aid in the diagnosis of connective tissue disorders.
ABS; Aby; Antby; Anti; Antibodies; Antibody; Autoantibodies; Autoantibody; ENA; ENA SM; ENA SM-B; Nuc; Ordinal; Point in time; PR; QL; Qual; Qualitative; Random; Screen; Serology; Serum; SM; SmB; SR

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

Smith extractable nuclear B Ab Line blot Ql (S)Smith extractable nuclear B Ab [Presence] in Serum by Line blotENA SM-B Ab Ser Ql Line blotSmith extractable nuclear B AbSEROSmith Extractable Nuclear B antibody, BloodPrThr

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code88882-6

SystemLOINC

Display nameSmith extractable nuclear B Ab Line blot Ql (S)

DescriptionSmith extractable nuclear B Ab

Short nameENA SM-B Ab Ser Ql Line blot

ComponentSmith extractable nuclear B Ab

PropertyPrThr

TimingPt

System (specimen)Ser

ScaleOrd

MethodLine blot

ClassSERO

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.64

Last changed2.64

Consumer names

Smith Extractable Nuclear B antibody, Blood

Part names

Smith extractable nuclear B AbPrThrPtSerOrdLine blotPresence or ThresholdPoint in time (spot)Serum

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