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LOINC Code 44008-1: HSV 1 and 2 IgM (S) [Interp]

44008-1 is a LOINC code used to identify HSV 1 and 2 IgM (S) [Interp] 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 1 & 2 Ab.IgM. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Ser.

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 1 & 2 Ab.IgM. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Ser.

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: Observation

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • Herpes simplex virus 1 and 2 IgM Ab [Interpretation] in Serum
  • Herpes simplex virus 1 & 2 Ab.IgM
  • ABS; Aby; Antby; Anti; Antibodies; Antibody; Autoantibodies; Autoantibody; Herp splx; Herpes simplex virus type 1; Herpes simplex virus type 1+2; Herpes simplex virus type I+II; HSV; HSV 1+2; HSV1; HSV1+2; i; ID; II; Immune globulin M; Immunoglobulin M; Impression; Impression/interpretation of study; Impressions; Infectious Disease; InfectiousDisease; Interp; Interpretation; Microbiology; Nominal; Point in time; Random; Serum; SR

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 1 and 2 IgM (S) [Interp]Herpes simplex virus 1 and 2 IgM Ab [Interpretation] in SerumHSV 1+2 IgM Ser-ImpHerpes simplex virus 1 & 2 Ab.IgMMICROHerpes simplex virus (HSV) 1 and 2 IgM antibody, BloodImp

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code44008-1
SystemLOINC
Display nameHSV 1 and 2 IgM (S) [Interp]
DescriptionHerpes simplex virus 1 & 2 Ab.IgM
Short nameHSV 1+2 IgM Ser-Imp
ComponentHerpes simplex virus 1 & 2 Ab.IgM
PropertyImp
TimingPt
System (specimen)Ser
ScaleNom
ClassMICRO
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.17
Last changed2.73

Consumer names

Herpes simplex virus (HSV) 1 and 2 IgM antibody, Blood

Part names

Herpes simplex virus 1 & 2 Ab.IgMImpPtSerNomHerpes Simplex Virus 1 and 2 IgMImpression/interpretation of studyPoint in time (spot)Serum

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