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 112176-3: Mealworm IgE IA Qn

Name: LOINC Code 112176-3: Mealworm IgE IA Qn
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T11:17:22.498Z

112176-3 is a LOINC code used to identify Mealworm 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 Tenebrio molitor 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 Tenebrio molitor 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

Mealworm IgE Ab [Units/volume] in Serum or Plasma by Immunoassay
Tenebrio molitor 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; Mealworm; 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

Mealworm IgE IA QnMealworm IgE Ab [Units/volume] in Serum or Plasma by ImmunoassayMealworm IgE Qn IATenebrio molitor Ab.IgEALLERGYMealworm allergy test, BloodACnc

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code112176-3

SystemLOINC

Display nameMealworm IgE IA Qn

DescriptionTenebrio molitor Ab.IgE

Short nameMealworm IgE Qn IA

ComponentTenebrio molitor 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

Mealworm allergy test, Blood

Part names

Tenebrio molitor Ab.IgEACncPtSer/PlasQnIAArbitrary ConcentrationPoint in time (spot)Serum or PlasmaImmunoassay

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