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 32569-6: C. diphtheriae Ab spec 1 Qn (S)

Name: LOINC Code 32569-6: C. diphtheriae Ab spec 1 Qn (S)
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T08:59:18.901Z

32569-6 is a LOINC code used to identify C. diphtheriae Ab spec 1 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 Corynebacterium diphtheriae Ab^1st 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 Corynebacterium diphtheriae Ab^1st 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: ACTIVE
Order vs observation: Both

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Corynebacterium diphtheriae Ab [Units/volume] in Serum --1st specimen
Corynebacterium diphtheriae Ab^1st specimen
ABS; Aby; Acute specimen; Antby; Anti; Antibodies; Antibody; Arbitrary concentration; Autoantibodies; Autoantibody; C diphtheriae; Diphtheria; Diptheria; First; ID; Infectious Disease; InfectiousDisease; Microbiology; Point in time; Pre immunization; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Serum; sp1; Spec; 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.

Common synonyms

C. diphtheriae Ab spec 1 Qn (S)Corynebacterium diphtheriae Ab [Units/volume] in Serum --1st specimenC diphtheriae Ab sp1 Ser-aCncCorynebacterium diphtheriae Ab^1st specimenMICROCorynebacterium diphtheriae antibody specimen 1, BloodACnc

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code32569-6

SystemLOINC

Display nameC. diphtheriae Ab spec 1 Qn (S)

DescriptionCorynebacterium diphtheriae Ab^1st specimen

Short nameC diphtheriae Ab sp1 Ser-aCnc

ComponentCorynebacterium diphtheriae Ab^1st specimen

PropertyACnc

TimingPt

System (specimen)Ser

ScaleQn

ClassMICRO

Example unitsIU/mL

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.08

Last changed2.70

Consumer names

Corynebacterium diphtheriae antibody specimen 1, Blood

Part names

Corynebacterium diphtheriae Ab^1st specimenACncPtSerQnArbitrary ConcentrationPoint in time (spot)Serum

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