What does this LOINC code represent?

This LOINC code identifies a lab observation, measurement, question, or clinical concept in a standardized format.

Is this enough to understand my test result?

No. The code identifies the test or observation, but the interpretation depends on the actual result, reference range, and clinical context.

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LOINC Code 23698-4: Canine herpesvirus Ag IF Ql (Tiss)

Name: LOINC Code 23698-4: Canine herpesvirus Ag IF Ql (Tiss)
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T08:59:12.417Z

23698-4 is a LOINC code used to identify Canine herpesvirus Ag IF Ql (Tiss) 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 Canine herpesvirus Ag. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Tiss.

Reviewed by HealthAssure Clinical TeamUpdated 21 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 Canine herpesvirus Ag. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Tiss.

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
Method: IF

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Canine herpesvirus Ag [Presence] in Tissue by Immunofluorescence
Canine herpesvirus Ag
ACIF; Anticomplement Immunofluorescence; Antigen; Antigens; CaHV; DFA; Dog; FA; Fluorescent antibody; Fluoresent; Herpes virus; ID; IFA; Immune fluorescence; Immunoflour; Immunofluor; Immunofluorescence; Infectious Disease; InfectiousDisease; Microbiology; Ordinal; Point in time; PR; QL; Qual; Qualitative; Random; Screen; Time Resolved Fluorescence; Tissue; Tissue, unspecified; TRF; Vet; Veterinary

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

Canine herpesvirus Ag IF Ql (Tiss)Canine herpesvirus Ag [Presence] in Tissue by ImmunofluorescenceCaHV Ag Tiss Ql IFCanine herpesvirus AgMICROCanine Herpesvirus antigen, TissuePrThr

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code23698-4

SystemLOINC

Display nameCanine herpesvirus Ag IF Ql (Tiss)

DescriptionCanine herpesvirus Ag

Short nameCaHV Ag Tiss Ql IF

ComponentCanine herpesvirus Ag

PropertyPrThr

TimingPt

System (specimen)Tiss

ScaleOrd

MethodIF

ClassMICRO

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released1.0n

Last changed2.56

Consumer names

Canine Herpesvirus antigen, Tissue

Part names

Canine herpesvirus AgPrThrPtTissOrdIFPresence or ThresholdPoint in time (spot)Tissue and SmearsImmunofluorescence (IF)

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