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 6238-0: Salt grass IgE Qn (S)

Name: LOINC Code 6238-0: Salt grass IgE Qn (S)
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-25T17:13:11.347Z

6238-0 is a LOINC code used to identify Salt grass IgE 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 Distichlis spicata Ab.IgE. 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 Distichlis spicata Ab.IgE. 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

Salt grass IgE Ab [Units/volume] in Serum
Distichlis spicata Ab.IgE
ABS; Aby; Allergen; Allergens; ALLERGY TESTING; Antby; Anti; Antibodies; Antibody; Arbitrary concentration; Autoantibodies; Autoantibody; g203; Immune globulin E; Immunoglobulin E; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Rg203; Salt grass; 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 Salt grass IgE Qn (S) (6238-0)

Related observations and tests

SNOMED_CT 705114005high

LOINC Code System

Source: LOINC-SNOMED cooperation package

Common synonyms

Salt grass IgE Qn (S)Salt grass IgE Ab [Units/volume] in SerumSalt grass IgE QnDistichlis spicata Ab.IgEALLERGYSalt grass allergy testACnc

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code6238-0

SystemLOINC

Display nameSalt grass IgE Qn (S)

DescriptionDistichlis spicata Ab.IgE

Short nameSalt grass IgE Qn

ComponentDistichlis spicata Ab.IgE

PropertyACnc

TimingPt

System (specimen)Ser

ScaleQn

ClassALLERGY

Example unitskIU/L

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released1.0d

Last changed2.73

Consumer names

Salt grass allergy test

Part names

Distichlis spicata Ab.IgEACncPtSerQnSalt grass (Distichlis spicata) IgEArbitrary ConcentrationPoint in time (spot)Serum

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