LOINC Code 98221-5: T. pallidum IgG bands IB Nom (S)
98221-5 is a LOINC code used to identify T. pallidum IgG bands IB Nom (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 Treponema pallidum Ab.IgG bands. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Ser.
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 Treponema pallidum Ab.IgG bands. 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: IB
What it does not mean
- The code identifies the observation or test, not the actual result.
Key facts
- Treponema pallidum IgG bands [Identifier] in Serum by Immunoblot
- Treponema pallidum Ab.IgG bands
- ABS; Aby; Antby; Anti; Antibodies; Antibody; Autoantibodies; Autoantibody; Blt; ID; Identity or presence; Immune blot; Immune globulin G; Immunobl; Immunoblot; Immunoglobulin G; Infectious Disease; InfectiousDisease; Microbiology; Nominal; Point in time; Random; RIBA; Serum; SR; Syphilis; T palldm; T pallidum; Treponemal; WB; WBLOT; West blot; West blt; Western blot
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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