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LOINC Code 108663-6: HSV Ag (Skin) [Measurement]

108663-6 is a LOINC code used to identify HSV Ag (Skin) [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 Herpes simplex virus Ag. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Skin.

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 Ag. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Skin.

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

Herpes simplex virus Ag [Measurement] in Skin
Herpes simplex 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; Dermatologic; Epidermis; Herp splx; HSV; Integument; Lab orders; Msmt; Skn

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 Ag (Skin) [Measurement]Herpes simplex virus Ag [Measurement] in SkinHSV Ag Msmt SkinHerpes simplex virus AgLABORDERS.ONTOLOGYHerpes simplex virus (HSV) antigen, Skin{Measurement}

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code108663-6
SystemLOINC
Display nameHSV Ag (Skin) [Measurement]
DescriptionHerpes simplex virus Ag
Short nameHSV Ag Msmt Skin
ComponentHerpes simplex virus Ag
Property{Measurement}
Timing-
System (specimen)Skin
Scale-
ClassLABORDERS.ONTOLOGY
StatusTRIAL
Order/ObservationOrder

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

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

Consumer names

Herpes simplex virus (HSV) antigen, Skin

Part names

Herpes simplex virus Ag{Measurement}-SkinMeasurement

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