AutoICD API

93423-2

Laboratory

Glial fibrillary acidic protein alpha subunit IgG Ab [Titer] in Serum by Immunofluorescence

Definition

The staining pattern of glial fibrillary acidic protein IgG antibodies includes prominent filamentous staining in the subependymal zone and pia and subpial regions of the cerebral cortex and midbrain, with sparing of the cerebellum. [PMID: 30724768]

LOINC 6-Axis Classification

Component

Glial fibrillary acidic protein.alpha subunit Ab.IgG

Property

Titr

Time Aspect

Pt

System

Ser

Scale Type

SemiQn

Method Type

IF

Details

Class

SERO

Order/Observation

Both

Short Name

GFAP alpha IgG Titr Ser IF

Display Name

Glial fibrillary acidic protein alpha subunit IgG IF (S) [Titer]

Related Names

ABSAbyACIFAlfaAntbyAntiAntibodiesAntibodyAnticomplement ImmunofluorescenceAutoantibodiesAutoantibodyDilution factorDilution Factor (Titer)FAFluorescent antibodyFluoresentGFAPGFAP alphaIFAImmune fluorescenceImmune globulin GImmunoflourImmunofluorImmunofluorescenceImmunoglobulin GPituitary glycoproteinsPoint in timePRProtRandomSerologySerumSmQnSRStrokeTBI (Traumatic Brain Injury)Time Resolved FluorescenceTiterTiteredTitreTraumatic Brain InjuriesTRFTtr

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LOINC code 93423-2?

LOINC code 93423-2 identifies "Glial fibrillary acidic protein alpha subunit IgG Ab [Titer] in Serum by Immunofluorescence". The staining pattern of glial fibrillary acidic protein IgG antibodies includes prominent filamentous staining in the subependymal zone and pia and subpial regions of the cerebral cortex and midbrain, with sparing of the cerebellum. [PMID: 30724768]

What does 93423-2 measure?

This code measures Glial fibrillary acidic protein.alpha subunit Ab.IgG in Ser. It belongs to the SERO 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.