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.

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LOINC Code 21522-8: Smith extractable nuclear Ab+Ribonucleoprotein extractable nuclear IgG Qn (S)

Name: LOINC Code 21522-8: Smith extractable nuclear Ab+Ribonucleoprotein extractable nuclear IgG Qn (S)
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T11:17:29.462Z

21522-8 is a LOINC code used to identify Smith extractable nuclear Ab+Ribonucleoprotein extractable nuclear IgG 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 Smith extractable nuclear Ab+Ribonucleoprotein extractable nuclear Ab.IgG. 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 Smith extractable nuclear Ab+Ribonucleoprotein extractable nuclear Ab.IgG. 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

Smith extractable nuclear Ab+Ribonucleoprotein extractable nuclear IgG Ab [Units/volume] in Serum
Smith extractable nuclear Ab+Ribonucleoprotein extractable nuclear Ab.IgG
ABS; Aby; ANA; ANA IgG; ANF; Antby; Anti; Antibodies; Antibody; Antinuclear antibody; Arbitrary concentration; Autoantibodies; Autoantibody; ENA; ENA RNP; ENA SM; ENA SM+RNP; Immune globulin G; Immunoglobulin G; NA; Nuc; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Ribonuclear protein; RNP; Ro; Serology; Serum; SM; SR; UniversalLabOrders

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

Smith extractable nuclear Ab+Ribonucleoprotein extractable nuclear IgG Qn (S)Smith extractable nuclear Ab+Ribonucleoprotein extractable nuclear IgG Ab [Units/volume] in SerumENA SM+RNP IgG Ser-aCncSmith extractable nuclear Ab+Ribonucleoprotein extractable nuclear Ab.IgGSEROSmith extractable nuclear Ab+Ribonucleoprotein extractable nuclear IgG antibody, BloodACnc

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code21522-8

SystemLOINC

Display nameSmith extractable nuclear Ab+Ribonucleoprotein extractable nuclear IgG Qn (S)

DescriptionSmith extractable nuclear Ab+Ribonucleoprotein extractable nuclear Ab.IgG

Short nameENA SM+RNP IgG Ser-aCnc

ComponentSmith extractable nuclear Ab+Ribonucleoprotein extractable nuclear Ab.IgG

PropertyACnc

TimingPt

System (specimen)Ser

ScaleQn

ClassSERO

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released1.0m

Last changed2.73

Consumer names

Smith extractable nuclear Ab+Ribonucleoprotein extractable nuclear IgG antibody, Blood

Part names

Smith extractable nuclear Ab+Ribonucleoprotein extractable nuclear Ab.IgGACncPtSerQnSmith extractable nuclear Ab+Ribonucleoprotein extractable nuclear IgGArbitrary ConcentrationPoint in time (spot)Serum

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