LOINC Code 97857-7: H. capsulatum mycelial phase Ab CF (Specimen) [Titer]

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 Histoplasma capsulatum mycelial phase Ab. It is commonly used with the system or sample type XXX.

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: Comp fix

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

• Histoplasma capsulatum mycelial phase Ab [Titer] in Specimen by Complement fixation
• Histoplasma capsulatum mycelial phase Ab
• ABS; Aby; Antby; Anti; Antibodies; Antibody; Autoantibodies; Autoantibody; CF; Comp fixation; Compfix; Complement fixation; Dilution factor; Dilution Factor (Titer); H capsul; H capsul Myc; H capsulatum; H farciminosum; Histo; Histopl; Histoplasma farciminosum; Histoplasmin; Histoplasmos; Histoplasmosis; ID; Infectious Disease; InfectiousDisease; Microbiology; Misc; Miscellaneous; Mycel; Other; Point in time; Random; SmQn; Spec; Titer; Titered; Titre; To be specified in another part of the message; Ttr; Unspecified

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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