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LOINC Code 108599-2: Vesicular stomatitis virus Ag (Throat) [Measurement]

108599-2 is a LOINC code used to identify Vesicular stomatitis virus Ag (Throat) [Measurement] 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 Vesicular stomatitis virus Ag. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Thrt.

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 Vesicular stomatitis virus Ag. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Thrt.

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: TRIAL
  • Order vs observation: Order

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Vesicular stomatitis virus Ag [Measurement] in Throat
Vesicular stomatitis virus Ag
This term is intended to collate similar measurements for the LOINC SNOMED CT Collaboration in an ontological view. Additionally, it can be used to communicate a laboratory order, either alone or in combination with specimen or other information in the order. It may NOT be used to report back the measured patient value. [https//lo.inc/ce2mb6]
Antigen; Antigens; Lab orders; Msmt; Rhabdovirus; Throat; Upper respiratory; Vesicular stomatitis; VSV

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

Vesicular stomatitis virus Ag (Throat) [Measurement]Vesicular stomatitis virus Ag [Measurement] in ThroatVSV Ag Msmt ThroatVesicular stomatitis virus AgLABORDERS.ONTOLOGYVesicular Stomatitis virus antigen, Throat{Measurement}

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code108599-2
SystemLOINC
Display nameVesicular stomatitis virus Ag (Throat) [Measurement]
DescriptionVesicular stomatitis virus Ag
Short nameVSV Ag Msmt Throat
ComponentVesicular stomatitis virus Ag
Property{Measurement}
Timing-
System (specimen)Thrt
Scale-
ClassLABORDERS.ONTOLOGY
StatusTRIAL
Order/ObservationOrder

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.81
Last changed2.81

Consumer names

Vesicular Stomatitis virus antigen, Throat

Part names

Vesicular stomatitis virus Ag{Measurement}-ThrtMeasurementThroat

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