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LOINC Code 111278-8: PRRSV Ab (S) [Measurement]

111278-8 is a LOINC code used to identify PRRSV 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 Porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus 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 Porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus 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

PRRSV Ab [Measurement] in Serum
Porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus 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]
Abortus blauw; ABS; Aby; Antby; Anti; Antibodies; Antibody; Autoantibodies; Autoantibody; Blue-eared pig disease; Lab orders; Lelystad virus; Msmt; Mystery swine disease; Porcine epidemic abortion & respiratory syndrome; Porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome; Pork; PRRS; PRRSV; PRRSV Ab; Serum; Seuchenhafter spatabort der schweine; SIRSV; SR; Swine; Swine infertility and respiratory syndrome; Syndrome dysgenesique et respiratoire porcin

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

PRRSV Ab (S) [Measurement]PRRSV Ab [Measurement] in SerumPRRSV Ab Msmt SerPorcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus AbLABORDERS.ONTOLOGYPRRSV antibody, Blood{Measurement}

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code111278-8
SystemLOINC
Display namePRRSV Ab (S) [Measurement]
DescriptionPorcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus Ab
Short namePRRSV Ab Msmt Ser
ComponentPorcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus 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

PRRSV antibody, Blood

Part names

Porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus Ab{Measurement}-SerPRRSV antibodyMeasurementSerum

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