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 43838-2: FLUAV IgM Ql (S)

Name: LOINC Code 43838-2: FLUAV IgM Ql (S)
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-25T17:13:11.347Z

43838-2 is a LOINC code used to identify FLUAV IgM 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 Influenza virus A Ab.IgM. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Ser.

Reviewed by HealthAssure Clinical TeamUpdated 25 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 Influenza virus A 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

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Influenza virus A IgM Ab [Presence] in Serum
Influenza virus A Ab.IgM
ABS; Aby; Antby; Anti; Antibodies; Antibody; Autoantibodies; Autoantibody; Avian influenza; Bird flu; FLUA; FLUAV; FLUV; Fowl plague; ID; Immune globulin M; Immunoglobulin M; Infectious Disease; InfectiousDisease; Influ; Influenza A; Influenza A virus; Microbiology; Ordinal; Point in time; PR; QL; Qual; Qualitative; Random; Screen; 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.

Related SNOMED CT concepts

705114005SNOMED CT mapping for FLUAV IgM Ql (S) (43838-2)

Related observations and tests

SNOMED_CT 705114005high

LOINC Code System

Source: LOINC-SNOMED cooperation package

Common synonyms

FLUAV IgM Ql (S)Influenza virus A IgM Ab [Presence] in SerumFLUAV IgM Ser QlInfluenza virus A Ab.IgMMICROInfluenza A (Flu A) IgM antibody, BloodPrThr

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code43838-2

SystemLOINC

Display nameFLUAV IgM Ql (S)

DescriptionInfluenza virus A Ab.IgM

Short nameFLUAV IgM Ser Ql

ComponentInfluenza virus A Ab.IgM

PropertyPrThr

TimingPt

System (specimen)Ser

ScaleOrd

ClassMICRO

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.17

Last changed2.73

Consumer names

Influenza A (Flu A) IgM antibody, Blood

Part names

Influenza virus A Ab.IgMPrThrPtSerOrdInfluenza virus A IgMPresence or ThresholdPoint in time (spot)Serum

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