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.

LOINCActiveBoth

LOINC Code 16962-3: Heterophile Ab LA Ql (Syn fld)

Name: LOINC Code 16962-3: Heterophile Ab LA Ql (Syn fld)
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-25T17:13:11.347Z

16962-3 is a LOINC code used to identify Heterophile Ab LA Ql (Syn fld) 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 Heterophile Ab. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Synv fld.

Reviewed by HealthAssure Clinical TeamUpdated 25 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 Heterophile Ab. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Synv fld.

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: LA

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Heterophile Ab [Presence] in Synovial fluid by Latex agglutination
Heterophile Ab
ABS; Aby; Antby; Anti; Antibodies; Antibody; Autoantibodies; Autoantibody; Epstein-Barr virus; Hetero; Heteroph; Hetr; ID; Infectious Disease; InfectiousDisease; Joint aspirate; Joint fld; Joint flu; Joint fluid; LAT; Latex agglutination; Microbiology; Mono screen; Mono slide; Mono spot; Mono test; Mononucleosis screen; Mononucleosis test; Monospot; Ordinal; Point in time; PR; QL; Qual; Qualitative; Random; Rheum; Rheumatology; Screen; SF; SNV; Syn; Syn fl; Synov; Synovial fluid

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.

Related SNOMED CT concepts

705114005SNOMED CT mapping for Heterophile Ab LA Ql (Syn fld) (16962-3)

Related observations and tests

SNOMED_CT 705114005high

LOINC Code System

Source: LOINC-SNOMED cooperation package

Common synonyms

Heterophile Ab LA Ql (Syn fld)Heterophile Ab [Presence] in Synovial fluid by Latex agglutinationHeteroph Ab Snv Ql LAHeterophile AbMICROHeterophile antibody, Synovial fluidPrThr

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code16962-3

SystemLOINC

Display nameHeterophile Ab LA Ql (Syn fld)

DescriptionHeterophile Ab

Short nameHeteroph Ab Snv Ql LA

ComponentHeterophile Ab

PropertyPrThr

TimingPt

System (specimen)Synv fld

ScaleOrd

MethodLA

ClassMICRO

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released1.0l

Last changed2.56

Consumer names

Heterophile antibody, Synovial fluid

Part names

Heterophile AbPrThrPtSynv fldOrdLAPresence or ThresholdPoint in time (spot)Synovial fluidLatex agglutination

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