What does this LOINC code represent?

This LOINC code identifies a lab observation, measurement, question, or clinical concept in a standardized format.

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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 94286-2: Contactin-associated protein 2 IgG Cell binding immunofluorescent assay Ql (CSF)

Name: LOINC Code 94286-2: Contactin-associated protein 2 IgG Cell binding immunofluorescent assay Ql (CSF)
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T09:00:24.120Z

94286-2 is a LOINC code used to identify Contactin-associated protein 2 IgG Cell binding immunofluorescent assay Ql (CSF) 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 Contactin-associated protein 2 Ab.IgG. It is commonly used with the system or sample type CSF.

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 Contactin-associated protein 2 Ab.IgG. It is commonly used with the system or sample type CSF.

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: CBA IFA

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Contactin-associated protein 2 IgG Ab [Presence] in Cerebral spinal fluid by Cell binding immunofluorescent assay
Contactin-associated protein 2 Ab.IgG
ABS; Aby; Antby; Anti; Antibodies; Antibody; Assoc; Autoantibodies; Autoantibody; CASPR2; CASPR2 Ab; Cerebral spinal fluid; Cerebrospinal Fl; II; Immune globulin G; Immunoglobulin G; Indirect Fluorescence Antibody; Neuro; Neurology; Ordinal; Point in time; PR; Prot; QL; Qual; Qualitative; Random; Screen; Serology; Spinal Fl; Spinal Fld; Spinal Flu; Spinal Fluid

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

Contactin-associated protein 2 IgG Cell binding immunofluorescent assay Ql (CSF)Contactin-associated protein 2 IgG Ab [Presence] in Cerebral spinal fluid by Cell binding immunofluorescent assayCASPR2 IgG CSF Ql CBA IFAContactin-associated protein 2 Ab.IgGSEROContactin-associated protein 2 IgG antibody, Spinal fluidPrThr

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code94286-2

SystemLOINC

Display nameContactin-associated protein 2 IgG Cell binding immunofluorescent assay Ql (CSF)

DescriptionContactin-associated protein 2 Ab.IgG

Short nameCASPR2 IgG CSF Ql CBA IFA

ComponentContactin-associated protein 2 Ab.IgG

PropertyPrThr

TimingPt

System (specimen)CSF

ScaleOrd

MethodCBA IFA

ClassSERO

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.68

Last changed2.69

Consumer names

Contactin-associated protein 2 IgG antibody, Spinal fluid

Part names

Contactin-associated protein 2 Ab.IgGPrThrPtCSFOrdCBA IFAContactin-associated protein 2 IgGPresence or ThresholdPoint in time (spot)Cerebral spinal fluidCell binding immunofluorescent assay

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