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 22578-9: T. gondii IgA Qn (S)

Name: LOINC Code 22578-9: T. gondii IgA Qn (S)
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-25T17:13:11.347Z

22578-9 is a LOINC code used to identify T. gondii IgA 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 Toxoplasma gondii Ab.IgA. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Ser.

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 Toxoplasma gondii Ab.IgA. 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

Toxoplasma gondii IgA Ab [Units/volume] in Serum
Toxoplasma gondii Ab.IgA
ABS; Aby; Antby; Anti; Antibodies; Antibody; Arbitrary concentration; Autoantibodies; Autoantibody; ID; Immune globulin A; Immunoglobulin A; Infectious Disease; InfectiousDisease; Microbiology; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Serum; SR; T gondii; Toxo; Toxoplasmosis

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 T. gondii IgA Qn (S) (22578-9)

Related observations and tests

SNOMED_CT 705114005high

LOINC Code System

Source: LOINC-SNOMED cooperation package

Common synonyms

T. gondii IgA Qn (S)Toxoplasma gondii IgA Ab [Units/volume] in SerumT gondii IgA Ser-aCncToxoplasma gondii Ab.IgAMICROToxoplasma gondii IgA antibody, BloodACnc

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code22578-9

SystemLOINC

Display nameT. gondii IgA Qn (S)

DescriptionToxoplasma gondii Ab.IgA

Short nameT gondii IgA Ser-aCnc

ComponentToxoplasma gondii Ab.IgA

PropertyACnc

TimingPt

System (specimen)Ser

ScaleQn

ClassMICRO

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released1.0n

Last changed2.73

Consumer names

Toxoplasma gondii IgA antibody, Blood

Part names

Toxoplasma gondii Ab.IgAACncPtSerQnToxoplasma gondii IgAArbitrary ConcentrationPoint in time (spot)Serum

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