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LOINC Code 22246-3: CMV IgG [Titer]

22246-3 is a LOINC code used to identify CMV IgG [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 Cytomegalovirus Ab.IgG. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Ser/Plas.

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 Cytomegalovirus Ab.IgG. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Ser/Plas.

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

  • Cytomegalovirus IgG Ab [Titer] in Serum or Plasma
  • Cytomegalovirus Ab.IgG
  • ABS; Aby; Antby; Anti; Antibodies; Antibody; Autoantibodies; Autoantibody; CMV; Cytomegalo virus; Cytomgal; Dilution factor; Dilution Factor (Titer); HHV-5; Human Herpesvirus-5; ID; Immune globulin G; Immunoglobulin G; Infectious Disease; InfectiousDisease; Microbiology; Pl; Plasma; Plsm; Point in time; Random; SerP; SerPl; SerPlas; Serum; Serum or plasma; SmQn; SR; Titer; Titered; Titre; 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

CMV IgG [Titer]Cytomegalovirus IgG Ab [Titer] in Serum or PlasmaCMV IgG Titr SerPlCytomegalovirus Ab.IgGMICROCytomegalovirus (CMV) IgG antibody, BloodTitr

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code22246-3
SystemLOINC
Display nameCMV IgG [Titer]
DescriptionCytomegalovirus Ab.IgG
Short nameCMV IgG Titr SerPl
ComponentCytomegalovirus Ab.IgG
PropertyTitr
TimingPt
System (specimen)Ser/Plas
ScaleSemiQn
ClassMICRO
Example unitstiter
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

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

Consumer names

Cytomegalovirus (CMV) IgG antibody, Blood

Part names

Cytomegalovirus Ab.IgGTitrPtSer/PlasSemiQnCytomegalovirus IgGTiterPoint in time (spot)Serum or Plasma

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