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.

LOINCActiveObservation

LOINC Code 77216-0: Parotid secretory protein IgM IA Qn (S)

Name: LOINC Code 77216-0: Parotid secretory protein IgM IA Qn (S)
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T08:59:57.647Z

77216-0 is a LOINC code used to identify Parotid secretory protein IgM 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 Parotid secretory protein Ab.IgM. 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 Parotid secretory protein Ab.IgM. 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: Observation
Method: IA

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Parotid secretory protein IgM Ab [Units/volume] in Serum by Immunoassay
Parotid secretory protein Ab.IgM
ABS; Aby; Antby; Anti; Antibodies; Antibody; Arbitrary concentration; Autoantibodies; Autoantibody; EIA; ELFA; ELISA; Enzyme immunoassay; IAA; Immune globulin M; Immunoglobulin M; MEIA; Point in time; PR; Prot; PSP; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Serology; Serum; SR; 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

Parotid secretory protein IgM IA Qn (S)Parotid secretory protein IgM Ab [Units/volume] in Serum by ImmunoassayPSP IgM Ser IA-aCncParotid secretory protein Ab.IgMSEROParotid secretory protein IgM antibody, BloodACnc

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code77216-0

SystemLOINC

Display nameParotid secretory protein IgM IA Qn (S)

DescriptionParotid secretory protein Ab.IgM

Short namePSP IgM Ser IA-aCnc

ComponentParotid secretory protein Ab.IgM

PropertyACnc

TimingPt

System (specimen)Ser

ScaleQn

MethodIA

ClassSERO

Example unitsELISA units/mL

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.52

Last changed2.73

Consumer names

Parotid secretory protein IgM antibody, Blood

Part names

Parotid secretory protein Ab.IgMACncPtSerQnIAParotid secretory protein IgMArbitrary ConcentrationPoint in time (spot)SerumImmunoassay

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