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 31399-9: Ganglioside GD1a IgM Qn (S)

Name: LOINC Code 31399-9: Ganglioside GD1a IgM Qn (S)
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-25T17:13:11.347Z

31399-9 is a LOINC code used to identify Ganglioside GD1a IgM 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 Ganglioside GD1a Ab.IgM. 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 Ganglioside GD1a 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

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Ganglioside GD1a IgM Ab [Units/volume] in Serum
Ganglioside GD1a Ab.IgM
ABS; Aby; Antby; Anti; Antibodies; Antibody; Arbitrary concentration; Autoantibodies; Autoantibody; Disialolganglioside; GD1a; GD1a Gangl; Immune globulin M; Immunoglobulin M; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Serology; 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.

Related SNOMED CT concepts

705114005SNOMED CT mapping for Ganglioside GD1a IgM Qn (S) (31399-9)

Related observations and tests

SNOMED_CT 705114005high

LOINC Code System

Source: LOINC-SNOMED cooperation package

Common synonyms

Ganglioside GD1a IgM Qn (S)Ganglioside GD1a IgM Ab [Units/volume] in SerumGD1a Gangl IgM Ser-aCncGanglioside GD1a Ab.IgMSEROGanglioside GD1a IgM antibody, BloodACnc

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code31399-9

SystemLOINC

Display nameGanglioside GD1a IgM Qn (S)

DescriptionGanglioside GD1a Ab.IgM

Short nameGD1a Gangl IgM Ser-aCnc

ComponentGanglioside GD1a Ab.IgM

PropertyACnc

TimingPt

System (specimen)Ser

ScaleQn

ClassSERO

Example unitsarb U/mL

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.07

Last changed2.68

Consumer names

Ganglioside GD1a IgM antibody, Blood

Part names

Ganglioside GD1a Ab.IgMACncPtSerQnGanglioside GD1a IgMArbitrary ConcentrationPoint in time (spot)Serum

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