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LOINC Code 96485-8: Neuronal intermediate filament light chain IgG Cell binding immunofluorescent assay Ql (S)

96485-8 is a LOINC code used to identify Neuronal intermediate filament light chain IgG Cell binding immunofluorescent assay 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 Neuronal intermediate filament light chain Ab.IgG. 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 Neuronal intermediate filament light chain Ab.IgG. 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: Observation
  • Method: CBA IFA

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • Neuronal intermediate filament light chain IgG Ab [Presence] in Serum by Cell binding immunofluorescent assay
  • Neuronal intermediate filament light chain Ab.IgG
  • ABS; Aby; Antby; Anti; Antibodies; Antibody; Autoantibodies; Autoantibody; Chains; Chn; Immune globulin G; Immunoglobulin G; Indirect Fluorescence Antibody; NIF; NIF-L; NIF-L Ab; NIF-L IgG; Ordinal; Point in time; PR; QL; Qual; Qualitative; Random; Screen; Serology; Serum; 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

Neuronal intermediate filament light chain IgG Cell binding immunofluorescent assay Ql (S)Neuronal intermediate filament light chain IgG Ab [Presence] in Serum by Cell binding immunofluorescent assayNIF-L IgG Ser Ql CBA IFANeuronal intermediate filament light chain Ab.IgGSERONeuronal intermediate filament light chain IgG antibody, BloodPrThr

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code96485-8
SystemLOINC
Display nameNeuronal intermediate filament light chain IgG Cell binding immunofluorescent assay Ql (S)
DescriptionNeuronal intermediate filament light chain Ab.IgG
Short nameNIF-L IgG Ser Ql CBA IFA
ComponentNeuronal intermediate filament light chain Ab.IgG
PropertyPrThr
TimingPt
System (specimen)Ser
ScaleOrd
MethodCBA IFA
ClassSERO
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.69
Last changed2.69

Consumer names

Neuronal intermediate filament light chain IgG antibody, Blood

Part names

Neuronal intermediate filament light chain Ab.IgGPrThrPtSerOrdCBA IFANeuronal intermediate filament light chain IgGPresence or ThresholdPoint in time (spot)SerumCell binding immunofluorescent assay

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