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LOINC Code 22290-1: EBV capsid IgA (S) [Titer]

22290-1 is a LOINC code used to identify EBV capsid IgA (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.IgA. 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.IgA. 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 IgA Ab [Titer] in Serum
  • Epstein Barr virus capsid Ab.IgA
  • 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 A; Immunoglobulin A; 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 IgA (S) [Titer]Epstein Barr virus capsid IgA Ab [Titer] in SerumEBV VCA IgA Titr SerEpstein Barr virus capsid Ab.IgAMICROEpstein Barr virus (EBV) Capsid IgA antibody, BloodTitr

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code22290-1
SystemLOINC
Display nameEBV capsid IgA (S) [Titer]
DescriptionEpstein Barr virus capsid Ab.IgA
Short nameEBV VCA IgA Titr Ser
ComponentEpstein Barr virus capsid Ab.IgA
PropertyTitr
TimingPt
System (specimen)Ser
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

Epstein Barr virus (EBV) Capsid IgA antibody, Blood

Part names

Epstein Barr virus capsid Ab.IgATitrPtSerSemiQnEpstein Barr virus capsid IgATiterPoint in time (spot)Serum

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