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 5261-3: N. gonorrhoeae Ab Qn (S)

Name: LOINC Code 5261-3: N. gonorrhoeae Ab Qn (S)
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-25T17:13:11.347Z

5261-3 is a LOINC code used to identify N. gonorrhoeae Ab 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 Neisseria gonorrhoeae 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 Neisseria gonorrhoeae 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: DISCOURAGED
Order vs observation: Both

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Neisseria gonorrhoeae Ab [Units/volume] in Serum
Neisseria gonorrhoeae Ab
ABS; Aby; Antby; Anti; Antibodies; Antibody; Arbitrary concentration; Autoantibodies; Autoantibody; GC; Gono; Gonorrhea; ID; Infectious Disease; InfectiousDisease; Microbiology; N gonorrhoea; N gonorrhoeae; 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.

Related SNOMED CT concepts

705114005SNOMED CT mapping for N. gonorrhoeae Ab Qn (S) (5261-3)

Related observations and tests

SNOMED_CT 705114005high

LOINC Code System

Source: LOINC-SNOMED cooperation package

Common synonyms

N. gonorrhoeae Ab Qn (S)Neisseria gonorrhoeae Ab [Units/volume] in SerumN gonorrhoea Ab Ser-aCncNeisseria gonorrhoeae AbMICRONeisseria gonorrhoeae antibody, BloodACnc

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code5261-3

SystemLOINC

Display nameN. gonorrhoeae Ab Qn (S)

DescriptionNeisseria gonorrhoeae Ab

Short nameN gonorrhoea Ab Ser-aCnc

ComponentNeisseria gonorrhoeae Ab

PropertyACnc

TimingPt

System (specimen)Ser

ScaleQn

ClassMICRO

StatusDISCOURAGED

Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released1.0

Last changed2.69

Consumer names

Neisseria gonorrhoeae antibody, Blood

Part names

Neisseria gonorrhoeae AbACncPtSerQnArbitrary ConcentrationPoint in time (spot)Serum

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