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LOINC Code 10678-1: HSV 1+2 Ag Immune stain Ql (Tiss)

10678-1 is a LOINC code used to identify HSV 1+2 Ag Immune stain Ql (Tiss) 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 Herpes simplex virus 1+2 Ag. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Tiss.

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 Herpes simplex virus 1+2 Ag. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Tiss.

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: Immune stain

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • Herpes simplex virus 1+2 Ag [Presence] in Tissue by Immune stain
  • Herpes simplex virus 1+2 Ag
  • Antigen; Antigens; Herp splx; Herpes simplex virus type 1; Herpes simplex virus type 1+2; Herpes simplex virus type I+II; HSV; HSV 1+2; HSV1; HSV1+2; i; ID; IHC; II; Imm; Immunohistochemical stain; Immunostain; ImStn; Imun; Imune; Infectious Disease; InfectiousDisease; Microbiology; Ordinal; Point in time; PR; QL; Qual; Qualitative; Random; Screen; St; Stains; Stn; Tissue; Tissue, unspecified

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

HSV 1+2 Ag Immune stain Ql (Tiss)Herpes simplex virus 1+2 Ag [Presence] in Tissue by Immune stainHSV1+2 Ag Tiss Ql ImStnHerpes simplex virus 1+2 AgMICROHerpes simplex virus (HSV) 1+2 antigen, TissuePrThr

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code10678-1
SystemLOINC
Display nameHSV 1+2 Ag Immune stain Ql (Tiss)
DescriptionHerpes simplex virus 1+2 Ag
Short nameHSV1+2 Ag Tiss Ql ImStn
ComponentHerpes simplex virus 1+2 Ag
PropertyPrThr
TimingPt
System (specimen)Tiss
ScaleOrd
MethodImmune stain
ClassMICRO
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released1.0i
Last changed2.73

Consumer names

Herpes simplex virus (HSV) 1+2 antigen, Tissue

Part names

Herpes simplex virus 1+2 AgPrThrPtTissOrdImmune stainPresence or ThresholdPoint in time (spot)Tissue and Smears

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