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.

LOINCActiveObservation

LOINC Code 29960-2: Ganglioside GM1 IgM IA (S) [Mass/Vol]

Name: LOINC Code 29960-2: Ganglioside GM1 IgM IA (S) [Mass/Vol]
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T08:59:15.475Z

29960-2 is a LOINC code used to identify Ganglioside GM1 IgM IA (S) [Mass/Vol] 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 Ganglioside GM1 Ab.IgM. 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 Ganglioside GM1 Ab.IgM. 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: Observation
Method: IA

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Ganglioside GM1 IgM Ab [Mass/volume] in Serum by Immunoassay
Ganglioside GM1 Ab.IgM
ABS; Aby; Antby; Anti; Antibodies; Antibody; Autoantibodies; Autoantibody; EIA; ELFA; ELISA; Enzyme immunoassay; Ganglioside monosialo; GM1 Gangl; IAA; Immune globulin M; Immunoglobulin M; Level; Mass concentration; MEIA; Monosialoganglioside; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Serology; Serum; SR; SUDS

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

Ganglioside GM1 IgM IA (S) [Mass/Vol]Ganglioside GM1 IgM Ab [Mass/volume] in Serum by ImmunoassayGM1 Gangl IgM Ser IA-mCncGanglioside GM1 Ab.IgMSEROGanglioside GM1 IgM antibody, BloodMCnc

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code29960-2

SystemLOINC

Display nameGanglioside GM1 IgM IA (S) [Mass/Vol]

DescriptionGanglioside GM1 Ab.IgM

Short nameGM1 Gangl IgM Ser IA-mCnc

ComponentGanglioside GM1 Ab.IgM

PropertyMCnc

TimingPt

System (specimen)Ser

ScaleQn

MethodIA

ClassSERO

Example unitsug/mL

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.04

Last changed2.73

Consumer names

Ganglioside GM1 IgM antibody, Blood

Part names

Ganglioside GM1 Ab.IgMMCncPtSerQnIAGanglioside GM1 IgMMass ConcentrationPoint in time (spot)SerumImmunoassay

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