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 40608-2: A. lumbricoides IgM IA Qn (S)

Name: LOINC Code 40608-2: A. lumbricoides IgM IA Qn (S)
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T08:59:27.146Z

40608-2 is a LOINC code used to identify A. lumbricoides IgM IA 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 Ascaris lumbricoides Ab.IgM. 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 Ascaris lumbricoides Ab.IgM. 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
Method: IA

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Ascaris lumbricoides IgM Ab [Units/volume] in Serum by Immunoassay
Ascaris lumbricoides Ab.IgM
A lumbric; A lumbricoides; ABS; Aby; Antby; Anti; Antibodies; Antibody; Arbitrary concentration; Autoantibodies; Autoantibody; EIA; ELFA; ELISA; Enzyme immunoassay; IAA; ID; Immune globulin M; Immunoglobulin M; Infectious Disease; InfectiousDisease; MEIA; Microbiology; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Serum; SR; SUDS

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

A. lumbricoides IgM IA Qn (S)Ascaris lumbricoides IgM Ab [Units/volume] in Serum by ImmunoassayA lumbric IgM Ser IA-aCncAscaris lumbricoides Ab.IgMMICROAscaris lumbricoides IgM antibody, BloodACnc

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code40608-2

SystemLOINC

Display nameA. lumbricoides IgM IA Qn (S)

DescriptionAscaris lumbricoides Ab.IgM

Short nameA lumbric IgM Ser IA-aCnc

ComponentAscaris lumbricoides Ab.IgM

PropertyACnc

TimingPt

System (specimen)Ser

ScaleQn

MethodIA

ClassMICRO

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.15

Last changed2.69

Consumer names

Ascaris lumbricoides IgM antibody, Blood

Part names

Ascaris lumbricoides Ab.IgMACncPtSerQnIAAscaris lumbricoides IgMArbitrary ConcentrationPoint in time (spot)SerumImmunoassay

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