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.

LOINCActiveObservation

LOINC Code 112172-2: Nettle IgE IA Qn

Name: LOINC Code 112172-2: Nettle IgE IA Qn
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T11:17:22.498Z

112172-2 is a LOINC code used to identify Nettle IgE 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 Urtica dioica Ab.IgE. 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 Urtica dioica Ab.IgE. 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: Observation
Method: IA

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Nettle IgE Ab [Units/volume] in Serum or Plasma by Immunoassay
Urtica dioica Ab.IgE
ABS; Aby; Allergen; Allergens; ALLERGY TESTING; Antby; Anti; Antibodies; Antibody; Arbitrary concentration; Autoantibodies; Autoantibody; EIA; ELFA; ELISA; Enzyme immunoassay; IAA; Immune globulin E; Immunoglobulin E; MEIA; Nettle; Pl; Plasma; Plsm; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; SerP; SerPl; SerPlas; Serum; Serum or plasma; SR; SUDS; w20

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

Nettle IgE IA QnNettle IgE Ab [Units/volume] in Serum or Plasma by ImmunoassayNettle IgE Qn IAUrtica dioica Ab.IgEALLERGYNettle allergy test, BloodACnc

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code112172-2

SystemLOINC

Display nameNettle IgE IA Qn

DescriptionUrtica dioica Ab.IgE

Short nameNettle IgE Qn IA

ComponentUrtica dioica Ab.IgE

PropertyACnc

TimingPt

System (specimen)Ser/Plas

ScaleQn

MethodIA

ClassALLERGY

Example unitskUA/L

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.82

Last changed2.82

Consumer names

Nettle allergy test, Blood

Part names

Urtica dioica Ab.IgEACncPtSer/PlasQnIANettle (Urtica dioica) IgEArbitrary ConcentrationPoint in time (spot)Serum or PlasmaImmunoassay

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