LOINCActiveBoth

LOINC Code 96288-6: Methylene blue IgE Qn (S)

96288-6 is a LOINC code used to identify Methylene blue 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 Methylene blue Ab.IgE. 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 Methylene blue 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

  • Methylene blue IgE Ab [Units/volume] in Serum
  • Methylene blue Ab.IgE
  • ABS; Aby; Allergen; Allergens; Allergy; ALLERGY TESTING; Antby; Anti; Antibodies; Antibody; Arbitrary concentration; Autoantibodies; Autoantibody; C710; Immune globulin E; Immunoglobulin E; Methylene blue IgE; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; 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.

Common synonyms

Methylene blue IgE Qn (S)Methylene blue IgE Ab [Units/volume] in SerumMethylene blue IgE QnMethylene blue Ab.IgEALLERGYMethylene blue allergy testACnc

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code96288-6
SystemLOINC
Display nameMethylene blue IgE Qn (S)
DescriptionMethylene blue Ab.IgE
Short nameMethylene blue IgE Qn
ComponentMethylene blue 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 released2.69
Last changed2.69

Consumer names

Methylene blue allergy test

Part names

Methylene blue Ab.IgEACncPtSerQnMethylene blue IgEArbitrary ConcentrationPoint in time (spot)Serum

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