What does this LOINC code represent?

This LOINC code identifies a lab observation, measurement, question, or clinical concept in a standardized format.

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LOINC Code 70257-1: Sjogrens syndrome-A extractable nuclear 52kD IgG IA Qn (S)

Name: LOINC Code 70257-1: Sjogrens syndrome-A extractable nuclear 52kD IgG IA Qn (S)
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T08:59:49.463Z

70257-1 is a LOINC code used to identify Sjogrens syndrome-A extractable nuclear 52kD IgG IA 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 Sjogrens syndrome-A extractable nuclear 52kD Ab.IgG. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Ser.

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 Sjogrens syndrome-A extractable nuclear 52kD 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
Method: IA

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Sjogrens syndrome-A extractable nuclear 52kD IgG Ab [Units/volume] in Serum by Immunoassay
Sjogrens syndrome-A extractable nuclear 52kD Ab.IgG
ABS; Aby; ANA IgG; Antby; Anti; Antibodies; Antibody; Arbitrary concentration; Autoantibodies; Autoantibody; EIA; ELFA; ELISA; ENA; ENA SS-A; ENA SS-A 52kD; Enzyme immunoassay; IAA; Immune globulin G; Immunoglobulin G; MEIA; Nuc; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Ro; Ro AB; Serology; Serum; Sjogren; SR; SS; SSA; SS-A; 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

Sjogrens syndrome-A extractable nuclear 52kD IgG IA Qn (S)Sjogrens syndrome-A extractable nuclear 52kD IgG Ab [Units/volume] in Serum by ImmunoassayENA SS-A 52kD IgG Ser IA-aCncSjogrens syndrome-A extractable nuclear 52kD Ab.IgGSEROSjogrens syndrome-A extractable nuclear 52kD IgG antibody, BloodACnc

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code70257-1

SystemLOINC

Display nameSjogrens syndrome-A extractable nuclear 52kD IgG IA Qn (S)

DescriptionSjogrens syndrome-A extractable nuclear 52kD Ab.IgG

Short nameENA SS-A 52kD IgG Ser IA-aCnc

ComponentSjogrens syndrome-A extractable nuclear 52kD Ab.IgG

PropertyACnc

TimingPt

System (specimen)Ser

ScaleQn

MethodIA

ClassSERO

Example unitsarb U/mL

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.40

Last changed2.73

Consumer names

Sjogrens syndrome-A extractable nuclear 52kD IgG antibody, Blood

Part names

Sjogrens syndrome-A extractable nuclear 52kD Ab.IgGACncPtSerQnIASjogrens syndrome-A extractable nuclear 52kD IgGArbitrary ConcentrationPoint in time (spot)SerumImmunoassay

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