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LOINC Code 40862-5: Methylparaben IgE Qn (S)

40862-5 is a LOINC code used to identify Methylparaben IgE 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 Methylparaben 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 Methylparaben 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

  • Methylparaben IgE Ab [Units/volume] in Serum
  • Methylparaben Ab.IgE
  • ABS; Aby; Allergen; Allergens; ALLERGY TESTING; Antby; Anti; Antibodies; Antibody; Arbitrary concentration; Autoantibodies; Autoantibody; c713; Immune globulin E; Immunoglobulin E; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Serum; SR

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

Methylparaben IgE Qn (S)Methylparaben IgE Ab [Units/volume] in SerumMethylparaben IgE QnMethylparaben Ab.IgEALLERGYMethylparaben allergy testACnc

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code40862-5
SystemLOINC
Display nameMethylparaben IgE Qn (S)
DescriptionMethylparaben Ab.IgE
Short nameMethylparaben IgE Qn
ComponentMethylparaben Ab.IgE
PropertyACnc
TimingPt
System (specimen)Ser
ScaleQn
ClassALLERGY
Example unitskIU/L
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.15
Last changed2.42

Consumer names

Methylparaben allergy test

Part names

Methylparaben Ab.IgEACncPtSerQnMethylparaben IgEArbitrary ConcentrationPoint in time (spot)Serum

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