What does this LOINC code represent?

This LOINC code identifies a lab observation, measurement, question, or clinical concept in a standardized format.

Is this enough to understand my test result?

No. The code identifies the test or observation, but the interpretation depends on the actual result, reference range, and clinical context.

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LOINC Code 110908-1: HSV 2 IgG (CSF) [Measurement]

Name: LOINC Code 110908-1: HSV 2 IgG (CSF) [Measurement]
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T11:17:21.526Z

110908-1 is a LOINC code used to identify HSV 2 IgG (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 Herpes simplex virus 2 Ab.IgG. 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 Herpes simplex virus 2 Ab.IgG. 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

Herpes simplex virus 2 IgG Ab [Measurement] in Cerebral spinal fluid

Herpes simplex virus 2 Ab.IgG

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; Herp splx; Herpes simplex virus type 2; Herpes simplex virus type II; HSV; HSV2; II; Immune globulin G; Immunoglobulin G; Lab orders; Msmt; Spinal Fl; Spinal Fld; Spinal Flu; Spinal Fluid

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 2 IgG (CSF) [Measurement]Herpes simplex virus 2 IgG Ab [Measurement] in Cerebral spinal fluidHSV2 IgG Msmt CSFHerpes simplex virus 2 Ab.IgGLABORDERS.ONTOLOGYHerpes simplex virus 2 (HSV 2) IgG antibody, Spinal fluid{Measurement}

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code110908-1

SystemLOINC

Display nameHSV 2 IgG (CSF) [Measurement]

DescriptionHerpes simplex virus 2 Ab.IgG

Short nameHSV2 IgG Msmt CSF

ComponentHerpes simplex virus 2 Ab.IgG

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

Herpes simplex virus 2 (HSV 2) IgG antibody, Spinal fluid

Part names

Herpes simplex virus 2 Ab.IgG{Measurement}-CSFHerpes simplex virus 2 IgGMeasurementCerebral spinal fluid

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