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LOINC Code 32834-4: HSV 2 IgG 1st specimen/2nd specimen (S) [Ratio]

32834-4 is a LOINC code used to identify HSV 2 IgG 1st specimen/2nd specimen (S) [Ratio] 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 2 Ab.IgG^1st specimen/2nd specimen. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Ser.

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 Herpes simplex virus 2 Ab.IgG^1st specimen/2nd specimen. 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 2 IgG Ab [Ratio] in Serum --1st specimen/2nd specimen
Herpes simplex virus 2 Ab.IgG^1st specimen/2nd specimen
12; ABS; Aby; Acute specimen; Antby; Anti; Antibodies; Antibody; Autoantibodies; Autoantibody; Convalescent; First; Herp splx; Herpes simplex virus type 2; Herpes simplex virus type II; HSV; HSV2; ID; II; Immune globulin G; Immunoglobulin G; Infectious Disease; InfectiousDisease; Microbiology; Point in time; Post immunization; Pre immunization; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Ratios; Rto; Second; Serum; sp1; sp2; Spec; 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 2 IgG 1st specimen/2nd specimen (S) [Ratio]Herpes simplex virus 2 IgG Ab [Ratio] in Serum --1st specimen/2nd specimenHSV2 IgG 1:2 Ser-RtoHerpes simplex virus 2 Ab.IgG^1st specimen/2nd specimenMICROHerpes simplex virus 2 (HSV 2) IgG antibody 1st specimen/2nd specimen, BloodRatio

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code32834-4
SystemLOINC
Display nameHSV 2 IgG 1st specimen/2nd specimen (S) [Ratio]
DescriptionHerpes simplex virus 2 Ab.IgG^1st specimen/2nd specimen
Short nameHSV2 IgG 1:2 Ser-Rto
ComponentHerpes simplex virus 2 Ab.IgG^1st specimen/2nd specimen
PropertyRatio
TimingPt
System (specimen)Ser
ScaleQn
ClassMICRO
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.09
Last changed2.73

Consumer names

Herpes simplex virus 2 (HSV 2) IgG antibody 1st specimen/2nd specimen, Blood

Part names

Herpes simplex virus 2 Ab.IgG^1st specimen/2nd specimenRatioPtSerQnPoint in time (spot)Serum

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