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 38678-9: Sperm Head IgG/Spermatozoa Immunobead (Specimen)

Name: LOINC Code 38678-9: Sperm Head IgG/Spermatozoa Immunobead (Specimen)
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T08:59:26.146Z

38678-9 is a LOINC code used to identify Sperm Head IgG/Spermatozoa Immunobead (Specimen) 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 Spermatozoa.head Ab.IgG/Spermatozoa. It is commonly used with the system or sample type XXX.

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 Spermatozoa.head Ab.IgG/Spermatozoa. It is commonly used with the system or sample type XXX.

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: Immunobead

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Sperm Head IgG Ab/Spermatozoa in Specimen by Immunobead
Spermatozoa.head Ab.IgG/Spermatozoa
Results are reported as % motile DONOR sperm bound to immunobead
ABS; Aby; Antby; Anti; Antibodies; Antibody; Autoantibodies; Autoantibody; FERTILITY TESTING; Genitourinary; GU; IBA; IBT; Immune globulin G; Immunoglobulin G; Misc; Miscellaneous; Number fraction; Other; Percent; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Spec; Sperm; Sperm Head; To be specified in another part of the message; Unspecified; URO; Urology

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

Sperm Head IgG/Spermatozoa Immunobead (Specimen)Sperm Head IgG Ab/Spermatozoa in Specimen by ImmunobeadSperm Head IgG NFr Spec IBTSpermatozoa.head Ab.IgG/SpermatozoaFERTSperm head/Spermatozoa, SpecimenNFr

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code38678-9

SystemLOINC

Display nameSperm Head IgG/Spermatozoa Immunobead (Specimen)

DescriptionSpermatozoa.head Ab.IgG/Spermatozoa

Short nameSperm Head IgG NFr Spec IBT

ComponentSpermatozoa.head Ab.IgG/Spermatozoa

PropertyNFr

TimingPt

System (specimen)XXX

ScaleQn

MethodImmunobead

ClassFERT

Example units%

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.14

Last changed2.79

Consumer names

Sperm head/Spermatozoa, Specimen

Part names

Spermatozoa.head Ab.IgG/SpermatozoaNFrPtXXXQnImmunobeadNumber FractionPoint in time (spot)

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