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.

LOINCActiveBoth

LOINC Code 43693-1: VZV identified Shell vial culture Nom (Skin)

Name: LOINC Code 43693-1: VZV identified Shell vial culture Nom (Skin)
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T08:59:29.264Z

43693-1 is a LOINC code used to identify VZV identified Shell vial culture Nom (Skin) 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. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Skin.

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 Varicella zoster virus. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Skin.

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: Shell vial culture

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Varicella zoster virus identified in Skin by Shell vial culture
Varicella zoster virus
C&S; Chicken pox; Chicken pox virus; Chickenpox; Cult; Cultures; Dermatologic; Epidermis; Herpes zoster; HHV-3; Human herpesvirus 3; ID; Identity or presence; Infectious Disease; InfectiousDisease; Integument; Microbiology; Nominal; Point in time; Random; Shingles; Skn; SVC; 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 identified Shell vial culture Nom (Skin)Varicella zoster virus identified in Skin by Shell vial cultureVZV Skin Shell Vial CultVaricella zoster virusMICROVaricella zoster virus (VZV; Chickenpox) culture, SkinPrid

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code43693-1

SystemLOINC

Display nameVZV identified Shell vial culture Nom (Skin)

DescriptionVaricella zoster virus

Short nameVZV Skin Shell Vial Cult

ComponentVaricella zoster virus

PropertyPrid

TimingPt

System (specimen)Skin

ScaleNom

MethodShell vial culture

ClassMICRO

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.17

Last changed2.78

Consumer names

Varicella zoster virus (VZV; Chickenpox) culture, Skin

Part names

Varicella zoster virusPridPtSkinNomShell vial culturePresence or IdentityPoint in time (spot)

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