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 16826-0: EBV capsid IgG Qn (CSF)

Name: LOINC Code 16826-0: EBV capsid IgG Qn (CSF)
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-25T17:13:11.347Z

16826-0 is a LOINC code used to identify EBV capsid IgG Qn (CSF) 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 Epstein Barr virus capsid Ab.IgG. 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 Epstein Barr virus capsid 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: ACTIVE
Order vs observation: Both

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Epstein Barr virus capsid IgG Ab [Units/volume] in Cerebral spinal fluid
Epstein Barr virus capsid Ab.IgG
ABS; Aby; Antby; Anti; Antibodies; Antibody; Arbitrary concentration; Autoantibodies; Autoantibody; CAP; Cerebral spinal fluid; Cerebrospinal Fl; EBV; EBV capsid Ab; EBV VCA; Epstn; HHV-4; human herpesvirus 4; ID; Immune globulin G; Immunoglobulin G; Infectious Disease; InfectiousDisease; Microbiology; Mono; Mononucleosis; Neuro; Neurology; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Spinal Fl; Spinal Fld; Spinal Flu; Spinal Fluid; VCA; Viral capsid

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.

Related SNOMED CT concepts

705114005SNOMED CT mapping for EBV capsid IgG Qn (CSF) (16826-0)

Related observations and tests

SNOMED_CT 705114005high

LOINC Code System

Source: LOINC-SNOMED cooperation package

Common synonyms

EBV capsid IgG Qn (CSF)Epstein Barr virus capsid IgG Ab [Units/volume] in Cerebral spinal fluidEBV VCA IgG CSF-aCncEpstein Barr virus capsid Ab.IgGMICROEpstein Barr virus (EBV) Capsid IgG antibody, Spinal fluidACnc

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code16826-0

SystemLOINC

Display nameEBV capsid IgG Qn (CSF)

DescriptionEpstein Barr virus capsid Ab.IgG

Short nameEBV VCA IgG CSF-aCnc

ComponentEpstein Barr virus capsid Ab.IgG

PropertyACnc

TimingPt

System (specimen)CSF

ScaleQn

ClassMICRO

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released1.0l

Last changed2.69

Consumer names

Epstein Barr virus (EBV) Capsid IgG antibody, Spinal fluid

Part names

Epstein Barr virus capsid Ab.IgGACncPtCSFQnEpstein Barr virus capsid IgGArbitrary ConcentrationPoint in time (spot)Cerebral spinal fluid

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