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 40694-2: Sulfamethoxazole IgE Ql (S)

Name: LOINC Code 40694-2: Sulfamethoxazole IgE Ql (S)
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T08:59:27.146Z

40694-2 is a LOINC code used to identify Sulfamethoxazole IgE Ql (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 Sulfamethoxazole Ab.IgE. 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 Sulfamethoxazole Ab.IgE. 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

Sulfamethoxazole IgE Ab [Presence] in Serum
Sulfamethoxazole Ab.IgE
ABS; Aby; Acetylsulfamethoxazole; Allergen; Allergens; ALLERGY TESTING; Antby; Anti; Antibodies; Antibody; Autoantibodies; Autoantibody; c203; c223; C61; Gantanol; Immune globulin E; Immunoglobulin E; Ordinal; Point in time; PR; QL; Qual; Qualitative; Random; Screen; Serum; SMX; SR; Sulfa; Sulfamethox

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

Sulfamethoxazole IgE Ql (S)Sulfamethoxazole IgE Ab [Presence] in SerumSulfamethoxazole IgE QlSulfamethoxazole Ab.IgEALLERGYSulfamethoxazole allergy testPrThr

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code40694-2

SystemLOINC

Display nameSulfamethoxazole IgE Ql (S)

DescriptionSulfamethoxazole Ab.IgE

Short nameSulfamethoxazole IgE Ql

ComponentSulfamethoxazole Ab.IgE

PropertyPrThr

TimingPt

System (specimen)Ser

ScaleOrd

ClassALLERGY

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.15

Last changed2.56

Consumer names

Sulfamethoxazole allergy test

Part names

Sulfamethoxazole Ab.IgEPrThrPtSerOrdSulfamethoxazole IgEPresence or ThresholdPoint in time (spot)Serum

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