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 17705-5: Thyroglobulin IgM Qn (S)

Name: LOINC Code 17705-5: Thyroglobulin IgM Qn (S)
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T11:17:26.982Z

17705-5 is a LOINC code used to identify Thyroglobulin IgM Qn (S) 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 Thyroglobulin Ab.IgM. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Ser.

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 Thyroglobulin Ab.IgM. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Ser.

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

Thyroglobulin IgM Ab [Units/volume] in Serum
Thyroglobulin Ab.IgM
ABS; Aby; Antby; Anti; Antibodies; Antibody; Antithyroglob; Arbitrary concentration; Autoantibodies; Autoantibody; Endocrine; Endocrinology; Hashimoto's thyroiditis; Immune globulin M; Immunoglobulin M; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Serology; Serum; SR; Tg; TgAbs; Thyglobulin; Thyroglbn; Thyroglob; Tumor marker

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

Thyroglobulin IgM Qn (S)Thyroglobulin IgM Ab [Units/volume] in SerumThyroglob IgM Ser-aCncThyroglobulin Ab.IgMSEROThyroglobulin IgM antibody, BloodACnc

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code17705-5

SystemLOINC

Display nameThyroglobulin IgM Qn (S)

DescriptionThyroglobulin Ab.IgM

Short nameThyroglob IgM Ser-aCnc

ComponentThyroglobulin Ab.IgM

PropertyACnc

TimingPt

System (specimen)Ser

ScaleQn

ClassSERO

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released1.0l

Last changed2.69

Consumer names

Thyroglobulin IgM antibody, Blood

Part names

Thyroglobulin Ab.IgMACncPtSerQnThyroglobulin IgMArbitrary ConcentrationPoint in time (spot)Serum

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