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LOINC Code 22342-0: HSV IgG (S) [Interp]

22342-0 is a LOINC code used to identify HSV IgG (S) [Interp] 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 Herpes simplex virus 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 Herpes simplex virus 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: Observation

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • Herpes simplex virus IgG Ab [Interpretation] in Serum
  • Herpes simplex virus Ab.IgG
  • ABS; Aby; Antby; Anti; Antibodies; Antibody; Autoantibodies; Autoantibody; Herp splx; HSV; ID; Immune globulin G; Immunoglobulin G; Impression; Impression/interpretation of study; Impressions; Infectious Disease; InfectiousDisease; Interp; Interpretation; Microbiology; Nominal; Point in time; Random; Serum; SR

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

HSV IgG (S) [Interp]Herpes simplex virus IgG Ab [Interpretation] in SerumHSV IgG Ser-ImpHerpes simplex virus Ab.IgGMICROHerpes simplex virus (HSV) IgG antibody, BloodImp

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code22342-0
SystemLOINC
Display nameHSV IgG (S) [Interp]
DescriptionHerpes simplex virus Ab.IgG
Short nameHSV IgG Ser-Imp
ComponentHerpes simplex virus Ab.IgG
PropertyImp
TimingPt
System (specimen)Ser
ScaleNom
ClassMICRO
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released1.0n
Last changed2.73

Consumer names

Herpes simplex virus (HSV) IgG antibody, Blood

Part names

Herpes simplex virus Ab.IgGImpPtSerNomHerpes simplex virus IgGImpression/interpretation of studyPoint in time (spot)Serum

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