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LOINC Code 109823-5: VZV IgM (CSF) [Measurement]

109823-5 is a LOINC code used to identify VZV IgM (CSF) [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 Varicella zoster virus Ab.IgM. 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.IgM. 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: TRIAL
  • Order vs observation: Order

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Varicella zoster virus IgM Ab [Measurement] in Cerebral spinal fluid
Varicella zoster virus Ab.IgM
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]
ABS; Aby; Antby; Anti; Antibodies; Antibody; Autoantibodies; Autoantibody; Cerebral spinal fluid; Cerebrospinal Fl; Chicken pox; Chicken pox virus; Chickenpox; Herpes zoster; HHV-3; Human herpesvirus 3; Immune globulin M; Immunoglobulin M; Lab orders; Msmt; Shingles; Spinal Fl; Spinal Fld; Spinal Flu; Spinal Fluid; 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 IgM (CSF) [Measurement]Varicella zoster virus IgM Ab [Measurement] in Cerebral spinal fluidVZV IgM Msmt CSFVaricella zoster virus Ab.IgMLABORDERS.ONTOLOGYVaricella zoster virus (VZV; Chickenpox) IgM antibody, Spinal fluid{Measurement}

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code109823-5
SystemLOINC
Display nameVZV IgM (CSF) [Measurement]
DescriptionVaricella zoster virus Ab.IgM
Short nameVZV IgM Msmt CSF
ComponentVaricella zoster virus Ab.IgM
Property{Measurement}
Timing-
System (specimen)CSF
Scale-
ClassLABORDERS.ONTOLOGY
StatusTRIAL
Order/ObservationOrder

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

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

Consumer names

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

Part names

Varicella zoster virus Ab.IgM{Measurement}-CSFVaricella zoster virus IgMMeasurementCerebral spinal fluid

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