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 68388-8: DNA double strand IgG IA Qn (Periton fld)

Name: LOINC Code 68388-8: DNA double strand IgG IA Qn (Periton fld)
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T08:59:48.040Z

68388-8 is a LOINC code used to identify DNA double strand IgG IA Qn (Periton fld) 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 DNA double strand Ab.IgG. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Periton fld.

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 DNA double strand Ab.IgG. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Periton fld.

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

DNA double strand IgG Ab [Units/volume] in Peritoneal fluid by Immunoassay
DNA double strand Ab.IgG
ABS; Aby; Antby; Anti; Antibodies; Antibody; Arbitrary concentration; Ascites; Ascitic fluid; Ascitis; Autoantibodies; Autoantibody; Deoxyribonucleic acid; DNA binding ab; ds; dsDNA; dsnda; EIA; ELFA; ELISA; Enzyme immunoassay; IAA; Immune globulin G; Immunoglobulin G; MEIA; Native DNA; N-DNA; Peritoneal fluid; Point in time; Prt; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Serology; Stranded; Strnd; SUDS

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

DNA double strand IgG IA Qn (Periton fld)DNA double strand IgG Ab [Units/volume] in Peritoneal fluid by ImmunoassaydsDNA IgG Prt IA-aCncDNA double strand Ab.IgGSERODNA double strand IgG antibody, Peritoneal fluidACnc

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code68388-8

SystemLOINC

Display nameDNA double strand IgG IA Qn (Periton fld)

DescriptionDNA double strand Ab.IgG

Short namedsDNA IgG Prt IA-aCnc

ComponentDNA double strand Ab.IgG

PropertyACnc

TimingPt

System (specimen)Periton fld

ScaleQn

MethodIA

ClassSERO

Example unitsIU/L

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.38

Last changed2.70

Consumer names

DNA double strand IgG antibody, Peritoneal fluid

Part names

DNA double strand Ab.IgGACncPtPeriton fldQnIADNA Double Strand IgGArbitrary ConcentrationPoint in time (spot)Peritoneal fluidImmunoassay

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