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 31638-0: S. pneumoniae 23 IgG spec 2 Qn (S)

Name: LOINC Code 31638-0: S. pneumoniae 23 IgG spec 2 Qn (S)
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T08:59:17.664Z

31638-0 is a LOINC code used to identify S. pneumoniae 23 IgG spec 2 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 Streptococcus pneumoniae 23 Ab.IgG^2nd specimen. 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 Streptococcus pneumoniae 23 Ab.IgG^2nd specimen. 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: DEPRECATED
Order vs observation: Observation

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Deprecated Streptococcus pneumoniae 23 IgG Ab [Units/volume] in Serum --2nd specimen
Streptococcus pneumoniae 23 Ab.IgG^2nd specimen
ABS; Aby; Antby; Anti; Antibodies; Antibody; Arbitrary concentration; Autoantibodies; Autoantibody; Convalescent; ID; Immune globulin G; Immunoglobulin G; Infectious Disease; InfectiousDisease; Microbiology; Pneu; pneum; Pneumo; Pneumococ; Pneumococcal; Pneumococcal pneumonia; Pneumococcus; Pneumon; Pneumonia; Point in time; Post immunization; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; S pneum23; S pneumo; S pneumoniae; Second; Serum; sp2; Spec; Spn; SR; Strep; Strept; Streptococcus pneumoniae 23f

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

S. pneumoniae 23 IgG spec 2 Qn (S)Deprecated Streptococcus pneumoniae 23 IgG Ab [Units/volume] in Serum --2nd specimenDeprecated S pneum23 IgG sp2 Ser-aCncStreptococcus pneumoniae 23 Ab.IgG^2nd specimenMICROStreptococcus pneumoniae 23 IgG antibody specimen 2, BloodACnc

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code31638-0

SystemLOINC

Display nameS. pneumoniae 23 IgG spec 2 Qn (S)

DescriptionStreptococcus pneumoniae 23 Ab.IgG^2nd specimen

Short nameDeprecated S pneum23 IgG sp2 Ser-aCnc

ComponentStreptococcus pneumoniae 23 Ab.IgG^2nd specimen

PropertyACnc

TimingPt

System (specimen)Ser

ScaleQn

ClassMICRO

StatusDEPRECATED

Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.07

Last changed2.69

Consumer names

Streptococcus pneumoniae 23 IgG antibody specimen 2, Blood

Part names

Streptococcus pneumoniae 23 Ab.IgG^2nd specimenACncPtSerQnArbitrary ConcentrationPoint in time (spot)Serum

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