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LOINC Code 44492-7: HSV 2 Ab IF Ql (CSF)

44492-7 is a LOINC code used to identify HSV 2 Ab 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. 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. 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 Ab [Presence] in Cerebral spinal fluid by Immunofluorescence
  • Herpes simplex virus 2 Ab
  • 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; Immunoflour; Immunofluor; Immunofluorescence; 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.

Common synonyms

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

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code44492-7
SystemLOINC
Display nameHSV 2 Ab IF Ql (CSF)
DescriptionHerpes simplex virus 2 Ab
Short nameHSV2 Ab CSF Ql IF
ComponentHerpes simplex virus 2 Ab
PropertyPrThr
TimingPt
System (specimen)CSF
ScaleOrd
MethodIF
ClassMICRO
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.17
Last changed2.56

Consumer names

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

Part names

Herpes simplex virus 2 AbPrThrPtCSFOrdIFPresence or ThresholdPoint in time (spot)Cerebral spinal fluidImmunofluorescence (IF)

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