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LOINC Code 14090-5: HSV 2 IgM IF (CSF) [Titer]

14090-5 is a LOINC code used to identify HSV 2 IgM IF (CSF) [Titer] 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.IgM. It is commonly used with the system or sample type CSF.

Reviewed by HealthAssure Clinical TeamUpdated 25 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.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: ACTIVE
  • Order vs observation: Both
  • Method: IF

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • Herpes simplex virus 2 IgM Ab [Titer] in Cerebral spinal fluid by Immunofluorescence
  • Herpes simplex virus 2 Ab.IgM
  • ABS; Aby; ACIF; Antby; Anti; Antibodies; Antibody; Anticomplement Immunofluorescence; Autoantibodies; Autoantibody; Cerebral spinal fluid; Cerebrospinal Fl; Dilution factor; Dilution Factor (Titer); FA; Fluorescent antibody; Fluoresent; Herp splx; Herpes simplex virus type 2; Herpes simplex virus type II; HSV; HSV2; ID; IFA; II; Immune fluorescence; Immune globulin M; Immunoflour; Immunofluor; Immunofluorescence; Immunoglobulin M; Infectious Disease; InfectiousDisease; Microbiology; Neuro; Neurology; Point in time; Random; SmQn; Spinal Fl; Spinal Fld; Spinal Flu; Spinal Fluid; Time Resolved Fluorescence; Titer; Titered; Titre; TRF; Ttr

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 IgM IF (CSF) [Titer]Herpes simplex virus 2 IgM Ab [Titer] in Cerebral spinal fluid by ImmunofluorescenceHSV2 IgM Titr CSF IFHerpes simplex virus 2 Ab.IgMMICROHerpes simplex virus 2 (HSV 2) IgM antibody, Spinal fluidTitr

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code14090-5
SystemLOINC
Display nameHSV 2 IgM IF (CSF) [Titer]
DescriptionHerpes simplex virus 2 Ab.IgM
Short nameHSV2 IgM Titr CSF IF
ComponentHerpes simplex virus 2 Ab.IgM
PropertyTitr
TimingPt
System (specimen)CSF
ScaleSemiQn
MethodIF
ClassMICRO
Example unitstiter
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released1.0k
Last changed2.75

Consumer names

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

Part names

Herpes simplex virus 2 Ab.IgMTitrPtCSFSemiQnIFHerpes simplex virus 2 IgMTiterPoint in time (spot)Cerebral spinal fluidImmunofluorescence (IF)

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