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 29672-3: B. pertussis IgA Ql (S)

Name: LOINC Code 29672-3: B. pertussis IgA Ql (S)
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-25T17:13:11.347Z

29672-3 is a LOINC code used to identify B. pertussis IgA Ql (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 Bordetella pertussis 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 Bordetella pertussis 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

Bordetella pertussis IgA Ab [Presence] in Serum
Bordetella pertussis Ab.IgA
ABS; Aby; Antby; Anti; Antibodies; Antibody; Autoantibodies; Autoantibody; B pert; B pertussis; ID; Immune globulin A; Immunoglobulin A; Infectious Disease; InfectiousDisease; Microbiology; Ordinal; Pertussis; Point in time; PR; QL; Qual; Qualitative; Random; Screen; Serum; SR; Whooping cough

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 B. pertussis IgA Ql (S) (29672-3)

Related observations and tests

SNOMED_CT 705114005high

LOINC Code System

Source: LOINC-SNOMED cooperation package

Common synonyms

B. pertussis IgA Ql (S)Bordetella pertussis IgA Ab [Presence] in SerumB pert IgA Ser QlBordetella pertussis Ab.IgAMICROBordetella pertussis IgA antibody, BloodPrThr

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code29672-3

SystemLOINC

Display nameB. pertussis IgA Ql (S)

DescriptionBordetella pertussis Ab.IgA

Short nameB pert IgA Ser Ql

ComponentBordetella pertussis Ab.IgA

PropertyPrThr

TimingPt

System (specimen)Ser

ScaleOrd

ClassMICRO

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.03

Last changed2.73

Consumer names

Bordetella pertussis IgA antibody, Blood

Part names

Bordetella pertussis Ab.IgAPrThrPtSerOrdBordetella pertussis IgAPresence or ThresholdPoint in time (spot)Serum

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