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 40730-4: HHV 6 IgG IA Ql (S)

Name: LOINC Code 40730-4: HHV 6 IgG IA Ql (S)
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T08:59:27.146Z

40730-4 is a LOINC code used to identify HHV 6 IgG IA Ql (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 Herpes virus 6 Ab.IgG. 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 virus 6 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: Both
Method: IA

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Herpes virus 6 IgG Ab [Presence] in Serum by Immunoassay
Herpes virus 6 Ab.IgG
ABS; Aby; Antby; Anti; Antibodies; Antibody; Autoantibodies; Autoantibody; EIA; ELFA; ELISA; Enzyme immunoassay; Herpesvirus; HHV; HHV6; HHV-6; Human herpes virus; Human herpes virus type 6; IAA; ID; Immune globulin G; Immunoglobulin G; Infectious Disease; InfectiousDisease; MEIA; Microbiology; Ordinal; Point in time; PR; QL; Qual; Qualitative; Random; Screen; Serum; SR; SUDS

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

HHV 6 IgG IA Ql (S)Herpes virus 6 IgG Ab [Presence] in Serum by ImmunoassayHHV6 IgG Ser Ql IAHerpes virus 6 Ab.IgGMICROHerpes virus (HHV) 6 IgG antibody, BloodPrThr

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code40730-4

SystemLOINC

Display nameHHV 6 IgG IA Ql (S)

DescriptionHerpes virus 6 Ab.IgG

Short nameHHV6 IgG Ser Ql IA

ComponentHerpes virus 6 Ab.IgG

PropertyPrThr

TimingPt

System (specimen)Ser

ScaleOrd

MethodIA

ClassMICRO

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.15

Last changed2.56

Consumer names

Herpes virus (HHV) 6 IgG antibody, Blood

Part names

Herpes virus 6 Ab.IgGPrThrPtSerOrdIAHerpes virus 6 IgGPresence or ThresholdPoint in time (spot)SerumImmunoassay

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