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 9496-1: Br. canis IgM IA Qn (S)

Name: LOINC Code 9496-1: Br. canis IgM IA Qn (S)
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T09:00:24.124Z

9496-1 is a LOINC code used to identify Br. canis 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 Brucella canis 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 Brucella canis 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: Both
Method: IA

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Brucella canis IgM Ab [Units/volume] in Serum by Immunoassay
Brucella canis Ab.IgM
ABS; Aby; Antby; Anti; Antibodies; Antibody; Arbitrary concentration; Autoantibodies; Autoantibody; B canis; Bruc; Brucellosis; EIA; ELFA; ELISA; Enzyme immunoassay; IAA; ID; Immune globulin M; Immunoglobulin M; Infectious Disease; InfectiousDisease; MEIA; Microbiology; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; 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

Br. canis IgM IA Qn (S)Brucella canis IgM Ab [Units/volume] in Serum by ImmunoassayB canis IgM Ser IA-aCncBrucella canis Ab.IgMMICROBrucella canis IgM antibody, BloodACnc

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code9496-1

SystemLOINC

Display nameBr. canis IgM IA Qn (S)

DescriptionBrucella canis Ab.IgM

Short nameB canis IgM Ser IA-aCnc

ComponentBrucella canis Ab.IgM

PropertyACnc

TimingPt

System (specimen)Ser

ScaleQn

MethodIA

ClassMICRO

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released1.0i

Last changed2.69

Consumer names

Brucella canis IgM antibody, Blood

Part names

Brucella canis Ab.IgMACncPtSerQnIABrucella canis IgMArbitrary ConcentrationPoint in time (spot)SerumImmunoassay

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