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LOINC Code 56166-2: Gum arabic IgG4 (S) [Mass/Vol]

56166-2 is a LOINC code used to identify Gum arabic IgG4 (S) [Mass/Vol] 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 Gum arabic Ab.IgG4. 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 Gum arabic Ab.IgG4. 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

  • Gum arabic IgG4 Ab [Mass/volume] in Serum
  • Gum arabic Ab.IgG4
  • ABS; Aby; Acacia gum; Allergen; Allergens; ALLERGY TESTING; Antby; Anti; Antibodies; Antibody; Autoantibodies; Autoantibody; f297; f373; Gum acacia; Gum senegal; Gum sudan; Level; Mass concentration; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Rf297; Senegal gum; Serum; SR; Sudan gum

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

Gum arabic IgG4 (S) [Mass/Vol]Gum arabic IgG4 Ab [Mass/volume] in SerumGum Arabic IgG4-mCncGum arabic Ab.IgG4ALLERGYGum arabic IgG4 antibodyMCnc

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code56166-2
SystemLOINC
Display nameGum arabic IgG4 (S) [Mass/Vol]
DescriptionGum arabic Ab.IgG4
Short nameGum Arabic IgG4-mCnc
ComponentGum arabic Ab.IgG4
PropertyMCnc
TimingPt
System (specimen)Ser
ScaleQn
ClassALLERGY
Example unitsug/mL
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.29
Last changed2.70

Consumer names

Gum arabic IgG4 antibody

Part names

Gum arabic Ab.IgG4MCncPtSerQnGum arabic IgG4Mass ConcentrationPoint in time (spot)Serum

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