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 38686-2: Spermatozoa IgA+IgG/Spermatozoa Immunobead (Specimen)

Name: LOINC Code 38686-2: Spermatozoa IgA+IgG/Spermatozoa Immunobead (Specimen)
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T08:59:26.146Z

38686-2 is a LOINC code used to identify Spermatozoa IgA+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 Ab.IgA+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 Ab.IgA+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

Spermatozoa IgA+IgG Ab/Spermatozoa in Specimen by Immunobead
Spermatozoa Ab.IgA+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 A; Immune globulin G; Immunoglobulin A; Immunoglobulin G; Misc; Miscellaneous; Number fraction; Other; Percent; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Spec; Sperm; 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

Spermatozoa IgA+IgG/Spermatozoa Immunobead (Specimen)Spermatozoa IgA+IgG Ab/Spermatozoa in Specimen by ImmunobeadSperm IgA+IgG NFr Spec IBTSpermatozoa Ab.IgA+IgG/SpermatozoaFERTSpermatozoa/Spermatozoa, SpecimenNFr

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code38686-2

SystemLOINC

Display nameSpermatozoa IgA+IgG/Spermatozoa Immunobead (Specimen)

DescriptionSpermatozoa Ab.IgA+IgG/Spermatozoa

Short nameSperm IgA+IgG NFr Spec IBT

ComponentSpermatozoa Ab.IgA+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

Spermatozoa/Spermatozoa, Specimen

Part names

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

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