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 27417-5: Candida sp IgA IA Qn (S)

Name: LOINC Code 27417-5: Candida sp IgA IA Qn (S)
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T08:59:14.571Z

27417-5 is a LOINC code used to identify Candida sp IgA IA 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 Candida sp Ab.IgA. 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 Candida sp 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
Method: IA

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Candida sp IgA Ab [Units/volume] in Serum by Immunoassay
Candida sp Ab.IgA
ABS; Aby; Antby; Anti; Antibodies; Antibody; Arbitrary concentration; Autoantibodies; Autoantibody; Cand; Candidiasis; EIA; ELFA; ELISA; Enzyme immunoassay; IAA; ID; Immune globulin A; Immunoglobulin A; Infectious Disease; InfectiousDisease; MEIA; Microbiology; Monilia; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Serum; species; spp; SR; SUDS; Thrush

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

Candida sp IgA IA Qn (S)Candida sp IgA Ab [Units/volume] in Serum by ImmunoassayCandida IgA Ser IA-aCncCandida sp Ab.IgAMICROCandida sp IgA antibody, BloodACnc

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code27417-5

SystemLOINC

Display nameCandida sp IgA IA Qn (S)

DescriptionCandida sp Ab.IgA

Short nameCandida IgA Ser IA-aCnc

ComponentCandida sp Ab.IgA

PropertyACnc

TimingPt

System (specimen)Ser

ScaleQn

MethodIA

ClassMICRO

Example unitsIndex

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.00

Last changed2.73

Consumer names

Candida sp IgA antibody, Blood

Part names

Candida sp Ab.IgAACncPtSerQnIACandida sp IgAArbitrary ConcentrationPoint in time (spot)SerumImmunoassay

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