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 43696-4: HSV identified Shell vial culture Nom (CSF)

Name: LOINC Code 43696-4: HSV identified Shell vial culture Nom (CSF)
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T08:59:29.264Z

43696-4 is a LOINC code used to identify HSV identified Shell vial culture Nom (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. It is commonly used with the system or sample type CSF.

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 simplex virus. 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: Shell vial culture

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Herpes simplex virus identified in Cerebral spinal fluid by Shell vial culture
Herpes simplex virus
C&S; Cerebral spinal fluid; Cerebrospinal Fl; Cult; Cultures; Herp splx; HSV; ID; Identity or presence; Infectious Disease; InfectiousDisease; Microbiology; Neuro; Neurology; Nominal; Point in time; Random; Spinal Fl; Spinal Fld; Spinal Flu; Spinal Fluid; SVC

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

HSV identified Shell vial culture Nom (CSF)Herpes simplex virus identified in Cerebral spinal fluid by Shell vial cultureHSV CSF Shell Vial CultHerpes simplex virusMICROHerpes simplex virus (HSV) culture, Spinal fluidPrid

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code43696-4

SystemLOINC

Display nameHSV identified Shell vial culture Nom (CSF)

DescriptionHerpes simplex virus

Short nameHSV CSF Shell Vial Cult

ComponentHerpes simplex virus

PropertyPrid

TimingPt

System (specimen)CSF

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

Herpes simplex virus (HSV) culture, Spinal fluid

Part names

Herpes simplex virusPridPtCSFNomShell vial culturePresence or IdentityPoint in time (spot)Cerebral spinal fluid

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