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 17048-0: Latex glove extract IgE Qn (Bld)

Name: LOINC Code 17048-0: Latex glove extract IgE Qn (Bld)
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T11:17:26.382Z

17048-0 is a LOINC code used to identify Latex glove extract IgE Qn (Bld) 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 Latex glove extract Ab.IgE. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Bld.

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 Latex glove extract Ab.IgE. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Bld.

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

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Latex glove extract IgE Ab [Units/volume] in Blood
Latex glove extract Ab.IgE
ABS; Aby; Allergen; Allergens; ALLERGY TESTING; Antby; Anti; Antibodies; Antibody; Arbitrary concentration; Autoantibodies; Autoantibody; Blood; Hevea braziliensis; Immune globulin E; Immunoglobulin E; k082; k82; Ltx; Ltx Glv Ext; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; WB; Whole blood

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

Latex glove extract IgE Qn (Bld)Latex glove extract IgE Ab [Units/volume] in BloodLtx Glv Ext IgE Bld QnLatex glove extract Ab.IgEALLERGYLatex glove extract allergy test, BloodACnc

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code17048-0

SystemLOINC

Display nameLatex glove extract IgE Qn (Bld)

DescriptionLatex glove extract Ab.IgE

Short nameLtx Glv Ext IgE Bld Qn

ComponentLatex glove extract Ab.IgE

PropertyACnc

TimingPt

System (specimen)Bld

ScaleQn

ClassALLERGY

Example unitskIU/L

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released1.0l

Last changed2.42

Consumer names

Latex glove extract allergy test, Blood

Part names

Latex glove extract Ab.IgEACncPtBldQnLatex glove extract IgEArbitrary ConcentrationPoint in time (spot)Blood

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