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LOINC Code 20490-9: EBV capsid IgG (S) [Titer]

20490-9 is a LOINC code used to identify EBV capsid IgG (S) [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 Epstein Barr virus capsid Ab.IgG. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Ser.

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 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: 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 [Titer] in Serum
  • Epstein Barr virus capsid Ab.IgG
  • ABS; Aby; Antby; Anti; Antibodies; Antibody; Autoantibodies; Autoantibody; CAP; Dilution factor; Dilution Factor (Titer); EBV; EBV capsid Ab; EBV VCA; Epstn; HHV-4; human herpesvirus 4; ID; Immune globulin G; Immunoglobulin G; Infectious Disease; InfectiousDisease; Microbiology; Mono; Mononucleosis; Point in time; Random; Serum; SmQn; SR; Titer; Titered; Titre; Ttr; 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 (S) [Titer]Epstein Barr virus capsid IgG Ab [Titer] in SerumEBV VCA IgG Titr SerEpstein Barr virus capsid Ab.IgGMICROEpstein Barr virus (EBV) Capsid IgG antibody, BloodTitr

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code20490-9
SystemLOINC
Display nameEBV capsid IgG (S) [Titer]
DescriptionEpstein Barr virus capsid Ab.IgG
Short nameEBV VCA IgG Titr Ser
ComponentEpstein Barr virus capsid Ab.IgG
PropertyTitr
TimingPt
System (specimen)Ser
ScaleSemiQn
ClassMICRO
Example unitstiter
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

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

Consumer names

Epstein Barr virus (EBV) Capsid IgG antibody, Blood

Part names

Epstein Barr virus capsid Ab.IgGTitrPtSerSemiQnEpstein Barr virus capsid IgGTiterPoint in time (spot)Serum

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