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LOINC Code 16827-8: EBV capsid IgG Ql (CSF)

16827-8 is a LOINC code used to identify EBV capsid IgG Ql (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 [Presence] in Cerebral spinal fluid
  • Epstein Barr virus capsid Ab.IgG
  • ABS; Aby; Antby; Anti; Antibodies; Antibody; 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; Ordinal; Point in time; PR; QL; Qual; Qualitative; Random; Screen; 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.

Common synonyms

EBV capsid IgG Ql (CSF)Epstein Barr virus capsid IgG Ab [Presence] in Cerebral spinal fluidEBV VCA IgG CSF QlEpstein Barr virus capsid Ab.IgGMICROEpstein Barr virus (EBV) Capsid IgG antibody, Spinal fluidPrThr

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code16827-8
SystemLOINC
Display nameEBV capsid IgG Ql (CSF)
DescriptionEpstein Barr virus capsid Ab.IgG
Short nameEBV VCA IgG CSF Ql
ComponentEpstein Barr virus capsid Ab.IgG
PropertyPrThr
TimingPt
System (specimen)CSF
ScaleOrd
ClassMICRO
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released1.0l
Last changed2.56

Consumer names

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

Part names

Epstein Barr virus capsid Ab.IgGPrThrPtCSFOrdEpstein Barr virus capsid IgGPresence or ThresholdPoint in time (spot)Cerebral spinal fluid

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