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.

LOINCActiveBoth

LOINC Code 63418-8: Lactalbumin alpha IgG (S) [Mass/Vol]

Name: LOINC Code 63418-8: Lactalbumin alpha IgG (S) [Mass/Vol]
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-25T17:13:11.347Z

63418-8 is a LOINC code used to identify Lactalbumin alpha IgG (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 Lactalbumin alpha Ab.IgG. 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 Lactalbumin alpha Ab.IgG. 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

Lactalbumin alpha IgG Ab [Mass/volume] in Serum
Lactalbumin alpha Ab.IgG
a163; ABS; Aby; Agf76; A-Lactalb; A-Lactalb IgG; Alfa; Allergen; Allergens; ALLERGY TESTING; Antby; Anti; Antibodies; Antibody; Autoantibodies; Autoantibody; f076; f76; Immune globulin G; Immunoglobulin G; Level; Mass concentration; nBos d 4; 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 Lactalbumin alpha IgG (S) [Mass/Vol] (63418-8)

Related observations and tests

SNOMED_CT 705114005high

LOINC Code System

Source: LOINC-SNOMED cooperation package

Common synonyms

Lactalbumin alpha IgG (S) [Mass/Vol]Lactalbumin alpha IgG Ab [Mass/volume] in SerumA-Lactalb IgG-mCncLactalbumin alpha Ab.IgGALLERGYLactalbumin alpha IgG antibodyMCnc

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code63418-8

SystemLOINC

Display nameLactalbumin alpha IgG (S) [Mass/Vol]

DescriptionLactalbumin alpha Ab.IgG

Short nameA-Lactalb IgG-mCnc

ComponentLactalbumin alpha Ab.IgG

PropertyMCnc

TimingPt

System (specimen)Ser

ScaleQn

ClassALLERGY

Example unitsug/mL

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.36

Last changed2.73

Consumer names

Lactalbumin alpha IgG antibody

Part names

Lactalbumin alpha Ab.IgGMCncPtSerQnLactalbumin alpha IgGMass ConcentrationPoint in time (spot)Serum

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