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 31371-8: EBV early IgG Qn (CSF)

Name: LOINC Code 31371-8: EBV early IgG Qn (CSF)
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-25T17:13:11.347Z

31371-8 is a LOINC code used to identify EBV early IgG Qn (CSF) 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 early Ab.IgG. It is commonly used with the system or sample type CSF.

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 early Ab.IgG. It is commonly used with the system or sample type CSF.

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 early IgG Ab [Units/volume] in Cerebral spinal fluid
Epstein Barr virus early Ab.IgG
ABS; Aby; Antby; Anti; Antibodies; Antibody; Arbitrary concentration; Autoantibodies; Autoantibody; Cerebral spinal fluid; Cerebrospinal Fl; EA; EBV; EBV EA; Epstn; HHV-4; human herpesvirus 4; ID; Immune globulin G; Immunoglobulin G; Infectious Disease; InfectiousDisease; Microbiology; Mono; Mononucleosis; Neuro; Neurology; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Spinal Fl; Spinal Fld; Spinal Flu; Spinal Fluid

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.

Related SNOMED CT concepts

705114005SNOMED CT mapping for EBV early IgG Qn (CSF) (31371-8)

Related observations and tests

SNOMED_CT 705114005high

LOINC Code System

Source: LOINC-SNOMED cooperation package

Common synonyms

EBV early IgG Qn (CSF)Epstein Barr virus early IgG Ab [Units/volume] in Cerebral spinal fluidEBV EA IgG CSF-aCncEpstein Barr virus early Ab.IgGMICROEpstein Barr virus (EBV) Early IgG antibody, Spinal fluidACnc

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code31371-8

SystemLOINC

Display nameEBV early IgG Qn (CSF)

DescriptionEpstein Barr virus early Ab.IgG

Short nameEBV EA IgG CSF-aCnc

ComponentEpstein Barr virus early Ab.IgG

PropertyACnc

TimingPt

System (specimen)CSF

ScaleQn

ClassMICRO

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.07

Last changed2.69

Consumer names

Epstein Barr virus (EBV) Early IgG antibody, Spinal fluid

Part names

Epstein Barr virus early Ab.IgGACncPtCSFQnEpstein Barr virus early IgGArbitrary ConcentrationPoint in time (spot)Cerebral spinal fluid

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