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 43861-4: Asialoganglioside GM1 Ab Ql (S)

Name: LOINC Code 43861-4: Asialoganglioside GM1 Ab Ql (S)
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-25T17:13:11.347Z

43861-4 is a LOINC code used to identify Asialoganglioside GM1 Ab 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 Asialoganglioside GM1 Ab. 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 Asialoganglioside GM1 Ab. 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

Asialoganglioside GM1 Ab [Presence] in Serum
Asialoganglioside GM1 Ab
ABS; Aby; Antby; Anti; Antibodies; Antibody; Asialo Gm1; AsialoGM1; Autoantibodies; Autoantibody; Ganglioside asialo; GM1 Asialo; Monoasialoganglioside; Neuro; Neurology; Ordinal; Point in time; PR; QL; Qual; Qualitative; Random; Screen; Serology; 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 Asialoganglioside GM1 Ab Ql (S) (43861-4)

Related observations and tests

SNOMED_CT 705114005high

LOINC Code System

Source: LOINC-SNOMED cooperation package

Common synonyms

Asialoganglioside GM1 Ab Ql (S)Asialoganglioside GM1 Ab [Presence] in SerumGM1 Asialo Ab Ser QlAsialoganglioside GM1 AbSEROAsialoganglioside GM1 antibody, BloodPrThr

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code43861-4

SystemLOINC

Display nameAsialoganglioside GM1 Ab Ql (S)

DescriptionAsialoganglioside GM1 Ab

Short nameGM1 Asialo Ab Ser Ql

ComponentAsialoganglioside GM1 Ab

PropertyPrThr

TimingPt

System (specimen)Ser

ScaleOrd

ClassSERO

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.17

Last changed2.56

Consumer names

Asialoganglioside GM1 antibody, Blood

Part names

Asialoganglioside GM1 AbPrThrPtSerOrdPresence or ThresholdPoint in time (spot)Serum

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