What does this LOINC code represent?

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

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No. The code identifies the test or observation, but the interpretation depends on the actual result, reference range, and clinical context.

LOINCActiveBoth

LOINC Code 108068-8: Amaranth IgG IA Qn

Name: LOINC Code 108068-8: Amaranth IgG IA Qn
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T11:17:20.672Z

108068-8 is a LOINC code used to identify Amaranth IgG IA Qn 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 Amaranthus spp Ab.IgG. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Ser/Plas.

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 Amaranthus spp Ab.IgG. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Ser/Plas.

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

Amaranth IgG Ab [Units/volume] in Serum or Plasma by Immunoassay
Amaranthus spp Ab.IgG
ABS; Aby; Allergen; Allergens; ALLERGY TESTING; Antby; Anti; Antibodies; Antibody; Arbitrary concentration; Autoantibodies; Autoantibody; EIA; ELFA; ELISA; Enzyme immunoassay; IAA; Immune globulin G; Immunoglobulin G; MEIA; Pl; Plasma; Plsm; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; SerP; SerPl; SerPlas; Serum; Serum or plasma; 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

Amaranth IgG IA QnAmaranth IgG Ab [Units/volume] in Serum or Plasma by ImmunoassayAmaranth IgG Qn IAAmaranthus spp Ab.IgGALLERGYAmaranth IgG antibody, BloodACnc

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code108068-8

SystemLOINC

Display nameAmaranth IgG IA Qn

DescriptionAmaranthus spp Ab.IgG

Short nameAmaranth IgG Qn IA

ComponentAmaranthus spp Ab.IgG

PropertyACnc

TimingPt

System (specimen)Ser/Plas

ScaleQn

MethodIA

ClassALLERGY

Example unitsarb U/mL

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.81

Last changed2.81

Consumer names

Amaranth IgG antibody, Blood

Part names

Amaranthus spp Ab.IgGACncPtSer/PlasQnIAArbitrary ConcentrationPoint in time (spot)Serum or PlasmaImmunoassay

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