What does this LOINC code represent?

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

Is this enough to understand my test result?

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 98210-8: L. pneumophila IgM IA Ql (S)

Name: LOINC Code 98210-8: L. pneumophila IgM IA Ql (S)
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T09:00:31.429Z

98210-8 is a LOINC code used to identify L. pneumophila IgM IA 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 Legionella pneumophila Ab.IgM. 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 Legionella pneumophila Ab.IgM. 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: IA

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Legionella pneumophila IgM Ab [Presence] in Serum by Immunoassay
Legionella pneumophila Ab.IgM
ABS; Aby; Antby; Anti; Antibodies; Antibody; Autoantibodies; Autoantibody; EIA; ELFA; ELISA; Enzyme immunoassay; IAA; ID; Immune globulin M; Immunoglobulin M; Infectious Disease; InfectiousDisease; L pneumo; L pneumonphila; Legion; Legionela; MEIA; Microbiology; Ordinal; Pneu; pneum; Pneumophilia; Point in time; PR; QL; Qual; Qualitative; Random; Screen; Serum; SR; SUDS

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

L. pneumophila IgM IA Ql (S)Legionella pneumophila IgM Ab [Presence] in Serum by ImmunoassayL pneumo IgM Ser Ql IALegionella pneumophila Ab.IgMMICROLegionella pneumophila IgM antibody, BloodPrThr

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code98210-8

SystemLOINC

Display nameL. pneumophila IgM IA Ql (S)

DescriptionLegionella pneumophila Ab.IgM

Short nameL pneumo IgM Ser Ql IA

ComponentLegionella pneumophila Ab.IgM

PropertyPrThr

TimingPt

System (specimen)Ser

ScaleOrd

MethodIA

ClassMICRO

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.71

Last changed2.71

Consumer names

Legionella pneumophila IgM antibody, Blood

Part names

Legionella pneumophila Ab.IgMPrThrPtSerOrdIALegionella pneumophila IgMPresence or ThresholdPoint in time (spot)SerumImmunoassay

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