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 25609-9: Cochineal extract IgE Qn (S)

Name: LOINC Code 25609-9: Cochineal extract IgE Qn (S)
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T08:59:13.649Z

25609-9 is a LOINC code used to identify Cochineal extract IgE 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 Cochineal extract Ab.IgE. 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 Cochineal extract Ab.IgE. 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

Cochineal extract IgE Ab [Units/volume] in Serum
Cochineal extract Ab.IgE
ABS; Aby; Allergen; Allergens; ALLERGY TESTING; Antby; Anti; Antibodies; Antibody; Arbitrary concentration; Autoantibodies; Autoantibody; Carmine red; Chocineal; Dactylopius coccus; f340; Immune globulin E; Immunoglobulin E; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Rf340; Serum; SR

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

Cochineal extract IgE Qn (S)Cochineal extract IgE Ab [Units/volume] in SerumChocineal IgE QnCochineal extract Ab.IgEALLERGYCochineal extract allergy testACnc

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code25609-9

SystemLOINC

Display nameCochineal extract IgE Qn (S)

DescriptionCochineal extract Ab.IgE

Short nameChocineal IgE Qn

ComponentCochineal extract Ab.IgE

PropertyACnc

TimingPt

System (specimen)Ser

ScaleQn

ClassALLERGY

Example unitskIU/L

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.00

Last changed2.73

Consumer names

Cochineal extract allergy test

Part names

Cochineal extract Ab.IgEACncPtSerQnCochineal extract IgEArbitrary ConcentrationPoint in time (spot)Serum

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