80612-5
LaboratoryB IgG Ab [Presence] in Serum or Plasma
Definition
Used to identify blood group A IgG antibodies in newborns that have a positive direct antiglobulin test (DAT). Hemolytic disease of the newborn (HDN) caused by ABO antibodies occurs almost exclusively in infants of blood group A or B who are born to group O mothers because the anti-A and anti-B formed in group O individuals tend to be of the IgG type. [PMID: 8021795]
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
B Ab.IgG
Property
PrThr
Time Aspect
Pt
System
Ser/Plas
Scale Type
Ord
Method Type
N/A
Details
Class
BLDBK
Order/Observation
Both
Short Name
B IgG SerPl Ql
Display Name
B IgG Ql
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 80612-5?
LOINC code 80612-5 identifies "B IgG Ab [Presence] in Serum or Plasma". Used to identify blood group A IgG antibodies in newborns that have a positive direct antiglobulin test (DAT). Hemolytic disease of the newborn (HDN) caused by ABO antibodies occurs almost exclusively in infants of blood group A or B who are born to group O mothers because the anti-A and anti-B formed in group O individuals tend to be of the IgG type. [PMID: 8021795]
What does 80612-5 measure?
This code measures B Ab.IgG in Ser/Plas. It belongs to the BLDBK class in the LOINC classification.
What is LOINC?
LOINC (Logical Observation Identifiers Names and Codes) is a universal standard for identifying laboratory and clinical observations. It is maintained by the Regenstrief Institute and used worldwide for health data exchange.