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LOINC Code 48358-6: HHV 8 IgM IF (S) [Titer]

48358-6 is a LOINC code used to identify HHV 8 IgM IF (S) [Titer] 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 virus 8 Ab.IgM. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Ser.

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 virus 8 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: Both
  • Method: IF

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • Herpes virus 8 IgM Ab [Titer] in Serum by Immunofluorescence
  • Herpes virus 8 Ab.IgM
  • ABS; Aby; ACIF; Antby; Anti; Antibodies; Antibody; Anticomplement Immunofluorescence; Autoantibodies; Autoantibody; Dilution factor; Dilution Factor (Titer); FA; Fluorescent antibody; Fluoresent; Herpesvirus; HHV; HHV8; HHV-8; Human herpes virus; ID; IFA; Immune fluorescence; Immune globulin M; Immunoflour; Immunofluor; Immunofluorescence; Immunoglobulin M; Infectious Disease; InfectiousDisease; Kaposi's Sarcoma-Associated Herpesvirus; KSHV; Microbiology; Point in time; Random; Serum; SmQn; SR; Time Resolved Fluorescence; Titer; Titered; Titre; TRF; Ttr

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

HHV 8 IgM IF (S) [Titer]Herpes virus 8 IgM Ab [Titer] in Serum by ImmunofluorescenceHHV8 IgM Titr Ser IFHerpes virus 8 Ab.IgMMICROHerpes virus (HHV) 8 IgM antibody, BloodTitr

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code48358-6
SystemLOINC
Display nameHHV 8 IgM IF (S) [Titer]
DescriptionHerpes virus 8 Ab.IgM
Short nameHHV8 IgM Titr Ser IF
ComponentHerpes virus 8 Ab.IgM
PropertyTitr
TimingPt
System (specimen)Ser
ScaleSemiQn
MethodIF
ClassMICRO
Example unitstiter
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.21
Last changed2.75

Consumer names

Herpes virus (HHV) 8 IgM antibody, Blood

Part names

Herpes virus 8 Ab.IgMTitrPtSerSemiQnIFHerpes virus 8 IgMTiterPoint in time (spot)SerumImmunofluorescence (IF)

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