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LOINC Code 56178-7: Artichoke IgG4 (S) [Mass/Vol]

56178-7 is a LOINC code used to identify Artichoke 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 Cynara scolymus 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 Cynara scolymus 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

  • Artichoke IgG4 Ab [Mass/volume] in Serum
  • Cynara scolymus Ab.IgG4
  • ABS; Aby; Allergen; Allergens; ALLERGY TESTING; Antby; Anti; Antibodies; Antibody; Artichoke; Autoantibodies; Autoantibody; f358; f361; Globe artichoke; Level; Mass concentration; 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.

Common synonyms

Artichoke IgG4 (S) [Mass/Vol]Artichoke IgG4 Ab [Mass/volume] in SerumArtichoke IgG4-mCncCynara scolymus Ab.IgG4ALLERGYArtichoke IgG4 antibodyMCnc

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code56178-7
SystemLOINC
Display nameArtichoke IgG4 (S) [Mass/Vol]
DescriptionCynara scolymus Ab.IgG4
Short nameArtichoke IgG4-mCnc
ComponentCynara scolymus 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

Artichoke IgG4 antibody

Part names

Cynara scolymus Ab.IgG4MCncPtSerQnArtichoke (Cynara scolymus) IgG4Mass ConcentrationPoint in time (spot)Serum

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