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LOINC Code 109960-5: CMV Ab (S) [Measurement]

109960-5 is a LOINC code used to identify CMV Ab (S) [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 Cytomegalovirus Ab. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Ser.

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 Cytomegalovirus Ab. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Ser.

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

Cytomegalovirus Ab [Measurement] in Serum
Cytomegalovirus Ab
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; CMV; Cytomegalo virus; Cytomgal; HHV-5; Human Herpesvirus-5; Lab orders; Msmt; Serum; SR

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

CMV Ab (S) [Measurement]Cytomegalovirus Ab [Measurement] in SerumCMV Ab Msmt SerCytomegalovirus AbLABORDERS.ONTOLOGYCytomegalovirus (CMV) antibody, Blood{Measurement}

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code109960-5
SystemLOINC
Display nameCMV Ab (S) [Measurement]
DescriptionCytomegalovirus Ab
Short nameCMV Ab Msmt Ser
ComponentCytomegalovirus Ab
Property{Measurement}
Timing-
System (specimen)Ser
Scale-
ClassLABORDERS.ONTOLOGY
StatusTRIAL
Order/ObservationOrder

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

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

Consumer names

Cytomegalovirus (CMV) antibody, Blood

Part names

Cytomegalovirus Ab{Measurement}-SerMeasurementSerum

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