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 38437-0: Cashew nut IgE/Total IgE (S) [%]

Name: LOINC Code 38437-0: Cashew nut IgE/Total IgE (S) [%]
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-25T17:13:11.347Z

38437-0 is a LOINC code used to identify Cashew nut IgE/Total IgE (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 Anacardium occidentale Ab.IgE/IgE.total. 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 Anacardium occidentale Ab.IgE/IgE.total. 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

Cashew nut IgE Ab/IgE total in Serum
Anacardium occidentale Ab.IgE/IgE.total
%; ABS; Aby; Allergen; Allergens; ALLERGY TESTING; Antby; Anti; Antibodies; Antibody; Autoantibodies; Autoantibody; Cashew; Cashew nut; f202; IgE total; Immune globulin E; Immunoglobulin E; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Serum; SR; Tot; Total IgE; Totl

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 Cashew nut IgE/Total IgE (S) [%] (38437-0)

Related observations and tests

SNOMED_CT 705114005high

LOINC Code System

Source: LOINC-SNOMED cooperation package

Common synonyms

Cashew nut IgE/Total IgE (S) [%]Cashew nut IgE Ab/IgE total in SerumCashew nut IgE/IgE total %Anacardium occidentale Ab.IgE/IgE.totalALLERGYCashew nut allergy testAFr

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code38437-0

SystemLOINC

Display nameCashew nut IgE/Total IgE (S) [%]

DescriptionAnacardium occidentale Ab.IgE/IgE.total

Short nameCashew nut IgE/IgE total %

ComponentAnacardium occidentale Ab.IgE/IgE.total

PropertyAFr

TimingPt

System (specimen)Ser

ScaleQn

ClassALLERGY

Example units% response

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.14

Last changed2.70

Consumer names

Cashew nut allergy test

Part names

Anacardium occidentale Ab.IgE/IgE.totalAFrPtSerQnArbitrary fractionPoint in time (spot)Serum

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