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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No. The code identifies the test or observation, but the interpretation depends on the actual result, reference range, and clinical context.

LOINCActiveBoth

LOINC Code 96918-8: Fodrin alpha subunit IgA IA Qn

Name: LOINC Code 96918-8: Fodrin alpha subunit IgA IA Qn
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T09:00:27.592Z

96918-8 is a LOINC code used to identify Fodrin alpha subunit IgA IA Qn 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 Fodrin.alpha subunit Ab.IgA. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Ser/Plas.

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 Fodrin.alpha subunit Ab.IgA. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Ser/Plas.

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

Fodrin alpha subunit IgA Ab [Units/volume] in Serum or Plasma by Immunoassay
Fodrin.alpha subunit Ab.IgA
ABS; Aby; Alfa; alpha Spectrin; Alpha-II spectrin; alpha-Spectrin; Antby; Anti; Antibodies; Antibody; Arbitrary concentration; Autoantibodies; Autoantibody; EIA; ELFA; ELISA; Enzyme immunoassay; Fodrin alpha; Fodrin alpha IgA; IAA; Immune globulin A; Immunoglobulin A; MEIA; Pituitary glycoproteins; Pl; Plasma; Plsm; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Rheum; Rheumatology; Serology; SerP; SerPl; SerPlas; Serum; Serum or plasma; Sjogrens Syndrome; Spectrin alpha chain, non-erythrocytic 1; Spectrin, non-erythroid alpha subunit; 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

Fodrin alpha subunit IgA IA QnFodrin alpha subunit IgA Ab [Units/volume] in Serum or Plasma by ImmunoassayFodrin alpha IgA SerPl IA-aCncFodrin.alpha subunit Ab.IgASEROFodrin alpha subunit IgA antibody, BloodACnc

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code96918-8

SystemLOINC

Display nameFodrin alpha subunit IgA IA Qn

DescriptionFodrin.alpha subunit Ab.IgA

Short nameFodrin alpha IgA SerPl IA-aCnc

ComponentFodrin.alpha subunit Ab.IgA

PropertyACnc

TimingPt

System (specimen)Ser/Plas

ScaleQn

MethodIA

ClassSERO

Example unitsarb U/mL

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.70

Last changed2.70

Consumer names

Fodrin alpha subunit IgA antibody, Blood

Part names

Fodrin.alpha subunit Ab.IgAACncPtSer/PlasQnIAFodrin alpha subunit IgAArbitrary ConcentrationPoint in time (spot)Serum or PlasmaImmunoassay

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