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 48506-0: Platelet glycoprotein Ib/Ix Ab IA Ql (S)

Name: LOINC Code 48506-0: Platelet glycoprotein Ib/Ix Ab IA Ql (S)
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T08:59:33.167Z

48506-0 is a LOINC code used to identify Platelet glycoprotein Ib/Ix Ab IA 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 Platelet glycoprotein Ib-Ix Ab. 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 Platelet glycoprotein Ib-Ix 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
Method: IA

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Platelet glycoprotein Ib/Ix Ab [Presence] in Serum by Immunoassay
Platelet glycoprotein Ib-Ix Ab
ABS; Aby; Antby; Anti; Antibodies; Antibody; Autoantibodies; Autoantibody; EIA; ELFA; ELISA; Enzyme immunoassay; gG; Glycoprot; Glycoproteins; GP; Hematology; Heme; IAA; MEIA; Ordinal; Pl; Plat Gp; Plat Gp Ib/Ix; Platelets; Platelt; Plt; Point in time; PR; QL; Qual; Qualitative; Random; Screen; Serology; Serum; SR; SUDS; Thrombocyte; Thrombocytes

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

Platelet glycoprotein Ib/Ix Ab IA Ql (S)Platelet glycoprotein Ib/Ix Ab [Presence] in Serum by ImmunoassayPlat Gp Ib/Ix Ab Ser Ql IAPlatelet glycoprotein Ib-Ix AbSEROPlatelet glycoprotein ib/Ix antibody, BloodPrThr

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code48506-0

SystemLOINC

Display namePlatelet glycoprotein Ib/Ix Ab IA Ql (S)

DescriptionPlatelet glycoprotein Ib-Ix Ab

Short namePlat Gp Ib/Ix Ab Ser Ql IA

ComponentPlatelet glycoprotein Ib-Ix Ab

PropertyPrThr

TimingPt

System (specimen)Ser

ScaleOrd

MethodIA

ClassSERO

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.21

Last changed2.73

Consumer names

Platelet glycoprotein ib/Ix antibody, Blood

Part names

Platelet glycoprotein Ib-Ix AbPrThrPtSerOrdIAPlatelet glycoprotein Ib/Ix AbPresence or ThresholdPoint in time (spot)SerumImmunoassay

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