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 6848-6: Mushroom IgE Qn (S)

Name: LOINC Code 6848-6: Mushroom IgE Qn (S)
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-25T17:13:11.347Z

6848-6 is a LOINC code used to identify Mushroom 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 Agaricus hortensis 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 Agaricus hortensis 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

Mushroom IgE Ab [Units/volume] in Serum
Agaricus hortensis Ab.IgE
ABS; Aby; Allergen; Allergens; ALLERGY TESTING; Antby; Anti; Antibodies; Antibody; Arbitrary concentration; Autoantibodies; Autoantibody; Champignon; f212; Immune globulin E; Immunoglobulin E; Mushroom; Mushrooms; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Rf212; 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 Mushroom IgE Qn (S) (6848-6)

Related observations and tests

SNOMED_CT 705114005high

LOINC Code System

Source: LOINC-SNOMED cooperation package

Common synonyms

Mushroom IgE Qn (S)Mushroom IgE Ab [Units/volume] in SerumMushroom IgE QnAgaricus hortensis Ab.IgEALLERGYMushroom allergy testACnc

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code6848-6

SystemLOINC

Display nameMushroom IgE Qn (S)

DescriptionAgaricus hortensis Ab.IgE

Short nameMushroom IgE Qn

ComponentAgaricus hortensis 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 released1.0h(2)

Last changed2.73

Consumer names

Mushroom allergy test

Part names

Agaricus hortensis Ab.IgEACncPtSerQnMushroom (Agaricus hortensis) IgEArbitrary ConcentrationPoint in time (spot)Serum

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