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 42606-4: HSV 2 IgM IF Ql (CSF)

Name: LOINC Code 42606-4: HSV 2 IgM IF Ql (CSF)
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-25T17:13:11.347Z

42606-4 is a LOINC code used to identify HSV 2 IgM IF 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 Herpes simplex virus 2 Ab.IgM. 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 Herpes simplex virus 2 Ab.IgM. 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
Method: IF

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Herpes simplex virus 2 IgM Ab [Presence] in Cerebral spinal fluid by Immunofluorescence
Herpes simplex virus 2 Ab.IgM
ABS; Aby; ACIF; Antby; Anti; Antibodies; Antibody; Anticomplement Immunofluorescence; Autoantibodies; Autoantibody; Cerebral spinal fluid; Cerebrospinal Fl; FA; Fluorescent antibody; Fluoresent; Herp splx; Herpes simplex virus type 2; Herpes simplex virus type II; HSV; HSV2; ID; IFA; II; Immune fluorescence; Immune globulin M; Immunoflour; Immunofluor; Immunofluorescence; Immunoglobulin M; Infectious Disease; InfectiousDisease; Microbiology; Neuro; Neurology; Ordinal; Point in time; PR; QL; Qual; Qualitative; Random; Screen; Spinal Fl; Spinal Fld; Spinal Flu; Spinal Fluid; Time Resolved Fluorescence; TRF

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 HSV 2 IgM IF Ql (CSF) (42606-4)

Related observations and tests

SNOMED_CT 705114005high

LOINC Code System

Source: LOINC-SNOMED cooperation package

Common synonyms

HSV 2 IgM IF Ql (CSF)Herpes simplex virus 2 IgM Ab [Presence] in Cerebral spinal fluid by ImmunofluorescenceHSV2 IgM CSF Ql IFHerpes simplex virus 2 Ab.IgMMICROHerpes simplex virus 2 (HSV 2) IgM antibody, Spinal fluidPrThr

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code42606-4

SystemLOINC

Display nameHSV 2 IgM IF Ql (CSF)

DescriptionHerpes simplex virus 2 Ab.IgM

Short nameHSV2 IgM CSF Ql IF

ComponentHerpes simplex virus 2 Ab.IgM

PropertyPrThr

TimingPt

System (specimen)CSF

ScaleOrd

MethodIF

ClassMICRO

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.16

Last changed2.73

Consumer names

Herpes simplex virus 2 (HSV 2) IgM antibody, Spinal fluid

Part names

Herpes simplex virus 2 Ab.IgMPrThrPtCSFOrdIFHerpes simplex virus 2 IgMPresence or ThresholdPoint in time (spot)Cerebral spinal fluidImmunofluorescence (IF)

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