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LOINC Code 96497-3: Glycine receptor alpha-1 subunit IgG Cell binding immunofluorescent assay Ql (CSF)

96497-3 is a LOINC code used to identify Glycine receptor alpha-1 subunit 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 Glycine receptor alpha-1 subunit 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 Glycine receptor alpha-1 subunit 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

  • Glycine receptor alpha-1 subunit IgG Ab [Presence] in Cerebral spinal fluid by Cell binding immunofluorescent assay
  • Glycine receptor alpha-1 subunit Ab.IgG
  • A1; ABS; Aby; Alfa; Antby; Anti; Antibodies; Antibody; Autoantibodies; Autoantibody; Cerebral spinal fluid; Cerebrospinal Fl; Gly; GlyR; GlyRa-1; GlyRa-1 Ab; i; Immune globulin G; Immunoglobulin G; Indirect Fluorescence Antibody; Neuro; Neurology; Ordinal; Point in time; PR; QL; Qual; Qualitative; Random; Rec; Recept; Receptors; Recp; Recptr; 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

Glycine receptor alpha-1 subunit IgG Cell binding immunofluorescent assay Ql (CSF)Glycine receptor alpha-1 subunit IgG Ab [Presence] in Cerebral spinal fluid by Cell binding immunofluorescent assayGlyRa-1 IgG CSF Ql CBA IFAGlycine receptor alpha-1 subunit Ab.IgGSEROGlycine receptor alpha-1 subunit IgG antibody, Spinal fluidPrThr

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code96497-3
SystemLOINC
Display nameGlycine receptor alpha-1 subunit IgG Cell binding immunofluorescent assay Ql (CSF)
DescriptionGlycine receptor alpha-1 subunit Ab.IgG
Short nameGlyRa-1 IgG CSF Ql CBA IFA
ComponentGlycine receptor alpha-1 subunit 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 released2.69
Last changed2.69

Consumer names

Glycine receptor alpha-1 subunit IgG antibody, Spinal fluid

Part names

Glycine receptor alpha-1 subunit Ab.IgGPrThrPtCSFOrdCBA IFAPresence or ThresholdPoint in time (spot)Cerebral spinal fluidCell binding immunofluorescent assay

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