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LOINC Code 42537-1: VZV IgG Ql (CSF)

42537-1 is a LOINC code used to identify VZV IgG Ql (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 Varicella zoster virus 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 Varicella zoster virus 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

  • Varicella zoster virus IgG Ab [Presence] in Cerebral spinal fluid
  • Varicella zoster virus Ab.IgG
  • ABS; Aby; Antby; Anti; Antibodies; Antibody; Autoantibodies; Autoantibody; Cerebral spinal fluid; Cerebrospinal Fl; Chicken pox; Chicken pox virus; Chickenpox; Herpes zoster; HHV-3; Human herpesvirus 3; ID; Immune globulin G; Immunoglobulin G; Infectious Disease; InfectiousDisease; Microbiology; Neuro; Neurology; Ordinal; Point in time; PR; QL; Qual; Qualitative; Random; Screen; Shingles; Spinal Fl; Spinal Fld; Spinal Flu; Spinal Fluid; VZ; VZV; Zoster

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

VZV IgG Ql (CSF)Varicella zoster virus IgG Ab [Presence] in Cerebral spinal fluidVZV IgG CSF QlVaricella zoster virus Ab.IgGMICROVaricella zoster virus (VZV; Chickenpox) IgG antibody, Spinal fluidPrThr

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code42537-1
SystemLOINC
Display nameVZV IgG Ql (CSF)
DescriptionVaricella zoster virus Ab.IgG
Short nameVZV IgG CSF Ql
ComponentVaricella zoster virus Ab.IgG
PropertyPrThr
TimingPt
System (specimen)CSF
ScaleOrd
ClassMICRO
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.16
Last changed2.56

Consumer names

Varicella zoster virus (VZV; Chickenpox) IgG antibody, Spinal fluid

Part names

Varicella zoster virus Ab.IgGPrThrPtCSFOrdVaricella zoster virus IgGPresence or ThresholdPoint in time (spot)Cerebral spinal fluid

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