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LOINC Code 104457-7: VZV IgA IA Ql (CSF)

104457-7 is a LOINC code used to identify VZV IgA IA Ql (CSF) 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 Varicella zoster virus Ab.IgA. It is commonly used with the system or sample type CSF.

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 Varicella zoster virus Ab.IgA. It is commonly used with the system or sample type CSF.

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

  • Varicella zoster virus IgA Ab [Presence] in Cerebral spinal fluid by Immunoassay
  • Varicella zoster virus Ab.IgA
  • ABS; Aby; Antby; Anti; Antibodies; Antibody; Autoantibodies; Autoantibody; Cerebral spinal fluid; Cerebrospinal Fl; Chicken pox; Chicken pox virus; Chickenpox; EIA; ELFA; ELISA; Enzyme immunoassay; Herpes zoster; HHV-3; Human herpesvirus 3; IAA; Immune globulin A; Immunoglobulin A; MEIA; Microbiology; Ordinal; Point in time; PR; QL; Qual; Qualitative; Random; Screen; Shingles; Spinal Fl; Spinal Fld; Spinal Flu; Spinal Fluid; SUDS; VZ; VZV; Zoster

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

VZV IgA IA Ql (CSF)Varicella zoster virus IgA Ab [Presence] in Cerebral spinal fluid by ImmunoassayVZV IgA CSF Ql IAVaricella zoster virus Ab.IgAMICROVaricella zoster virus (VZV; Chickenpox) IgA antibody, Spinal fluidPrThr

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code104457-7
SystemLOINC
Display nameVZV IgA IA Ql (CSF)
DescriptionVaricella zoster virus Ab.IgA
Short nameVZV IgA CSF Ql IA
ComponentVaricella zoster virus Ab.IgA
PropertyPrThr
TimingPt
System (specimen)CSF
ScaleOrd
MethodIA
ClassMICRO
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.77
Last changed2.77

Consumer names

Varicella zoster virus (VZV; Chickenpox) IgA antibody, Spinal fluid

Part names

Varicella zoster virus Ab.IgAPrThrPtCSFOrdIAVaricella zoster virus IgAPresence or ThresholdPoint in time (spot)Cerebral spinal fluidImmunoassay

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