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 43699-8: Enterovirus identified Shell vial culture Nom (CSF)

Name: LOINC Code 43699-8: Enterovirus identified Shell vial culture Nom (CSF)
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T08:59:29.264Z

43699-8 is a LOINC code used to identify Enterovirus 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 Enterovirus. 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 Enterovirus. 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

Enterovirus identified in Cerebral spinal fluid by Shell vial culture
Enterovirus
C&S; Cerebral spinal fluid; Cerebrospinal Fl; Cult; Cultures; Entero virus; EV; 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

Enterovirus identified Shell vial culture Nom (CSF)Enterovirus identified in Cerebral spinal fluid by Shell vial cultureEV CSF Shell Vial CultEnterovirusMICROEnterovirus culture, Spinal fluidPrid

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code43699-8

SystemLOINC

Display nameEnterovirus identified Shell vial culture Nom (CSF)

DescriptionEnterovirus

Short nameEV CSF Shell Vial Cult

ComponentEnterovirus

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 changed2.79

Consumer names

Enterovirus culture, Spinal fluid

Part names

EnterovirusPridPtCSFNomShell vial culturePresence or IdentityPoint in time (spot)Cerebral spinal fluid

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