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 32844-3: EBV capsid IgG spec 2 Qn (S)

Name: LOINC Code 32844-3: EBV capsid IgG spec 2 Qn (S)
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T08:59:20.064Z

32844-3 is a LOINC code used to identify EBV capsid IgG spec 2 Qn (S) 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.IgG^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 Epstein Barr virus capsid Ab.IgG^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: Both

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Epstein Barr virus capsid IgG Ab [Units/volume] in Serum --2nd specimen
Epstein Barr virus capsid Ab.IgG^2nd specimen
ABS; Aby; Antby; Anti; Antibodies; Antibody; Arbitrary concentration; Autoantibodies; Autoantibody; CAP; Convalescent; EBV; EBV capsid Ab; EBV VCA; Epstn; HHV-4; human herpesvirus 4; ID; Immune globulin G; Immunoglobulin G; Infectious Disease; InfectiousDisease; Microbiology; Mono; Mononucleosis; Point in time; Post immunization; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Second; Serum; sp2; Spec; SR; 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 IgG spec 2 Qn (S)Epstein Barr virus capsid IgG Ab [Units/volume] in Serum --2nd specimenEBV VCA IgG sp2 Ser-aCncEpstein Barr virus capsid Ab.IgG^2nd specimenMICROEpstein Barr virus (EBV) Capsid IgG antibody specimen 2, BloodACnc

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code32844-3

SystemLOINC

Display nameEBV capsid IgG spec 2 Qn (S)

DescriptionEpstein Barr virus capsid Ab.IgG^2nd specimen

Short nameEBV VCA IgG sp2 Ser-aCnc

ComponentEpstein Barr virus capsid Ab.IgG^2nd specimen

PropertyACnc

TimingPt

System (specimen)Ser

ScaleQn

ClassMICRO

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.09

Last changed2.69

Consumer names

Epstein Barr virus (EBV) Capsid IgG antibody specimen 2, Blood

Part names

Epstein Barr virus capsid Ab.IgG^2nd specimenACncPtSerQnArbitrary ConcentrationPoint in time (spot)Serum

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