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LOINC Code 6779-3: IgA IA (U) [Mass/Vol]

6779-3 is a LOINC code used to identify IgA IA (U) [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 IgA. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Urine.

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 IgA. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Urine.

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
  • Method: IA

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • IgA [Mass/volume] in Urine by Immunoassay
  • IgA
  • Chemistry; EIA; ELFA; ELISA; Enzyme immunoassay; IAA; Immune globulin A; Immunoglobulin A; Level; Mass concentration; MEIA; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; SUDS; UA; UR; Urn

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

IgA IA (U) [Mass/Vol]IgA [Mass/volume] in Urine by ImmunoassayIgA Ur IA-mCncIgACHEMIgA, UrineMCnc

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code6779-3
SystemLOINC
Display nameIgA IA (U) [Mass/Vol]
DescriptionIgA
Short nameIgA Ur IA-mCnc
ComponentIgA
PropertyMCnc
TimingPt
System (specimen)Urine
ScaleQn
MethodIA
ClassCHEM
Example unitsmg/dL
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released1.0h(2)
Last changed2.73

Consumer names

IgA, Urine

Part names

IgAMCncPtUrineQnIAMass ConcentrationPoint in time (spot)Immunoassay

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