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.

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LOINC Code 7177-9: Melon triggered histamine release Qn (Bld)

Name: LOINC Code 7177-9: Melon triggered histamine release Qn (Bld)
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T08:59:50.624Z

7177-9 is a LOINC code used to identify Melon triggered histamine release Qn (Bld) 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 Cucumis melo spp basophil bound Ab. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Bld.

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 Cucumis melo spp basophil bound Ab. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Bld.

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: DEPRECATED
Order vs observation: Both
Method: LHR

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Deprecated Melon triggered histamine release [Units/volume] in Blood
Cucumis melo spp basophil bound Ab
Due to confusion about the scientific and common names, previous edits may have been incorrect. This term has been deprecated and new ones created. For Cantaloupe (f102) use Cucumis melo cantalupensis; for Melon/Honeydew melon (f87) use Cucumis melo spp.
ABS; Aby; Allergen; Allergens; ALLERGY TESTING; Antby; Anti; Antibodies; Antibody; Arbitrary concentration; Associated; Autoantibodies; Autoantibody; Baso; BasoBnd Ab; Basophil release; Basophils; Basos; Blood; bnd; Bph; f87; Honey dew; Honeydew; Leukocyte histamine reaction; Leukocyte histamine release; Melon; melons; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; WB; WBC release; Whole blood

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

Melon triggered histamine release Qn (Bld)Deprecated Melon triggered histamine release [Units/volume] in BloodDeprecated Melon BasoBnd Ab QnCucumis melo spp basophil bound AbALLERGYMelon triggered histamine release, BloodACnc

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code7177-9

SystemLOINC

Display nameMelon triggered histamine release Qn (Bld)

DescriptionCucumis melo spp basophil bound Ab

Short nameDeprecated Melon BasoBnd Ab Qn

ComponentCucumis melo spp basophil bound Ab

PropertyACnc

TimingPt

System (specimen)Bld

ScaleQn

MethodLHR

ClassALLERGY

StatusDEPRECATED

Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released1.0h(2)

Last changed2.69

Consumer names

Melon triggered histamine release, Blood

Part names

Cucumis melo spp basophil bound AbACncPtBldQnLHRHoneydew melon (Cucumis melo spp) basophil bound AbArbitrary ConcentrationPoint in time (spot)BloodLeukocyte histamine release

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