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 48723-1: EBV Ab IF Ql (S)

Name: LOINC Code 48723-1: EBV Ab IF Ql (S)
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-25T17:13:11.347Z

48723-1 is a LOINC code used to identify EBV Ab IF Ql (S) 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 Epstein Barr virus Ab. 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 Epstein Barr virus Ab. 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

Epstein Barr virus Ab [Presence] in Serum by Immunofluorescence
Epstein Barr virus Ab
ABS; Aby; ACIF; Antby; Anti; Antibodies; Antibody; Anticomplement Immunofluorescence; Autoantibodies; Autoantibody; EBV; Epstn; FA; Fluorescent antibody; Fluoresent; HHV-4; human herpesvirus 4; ID; IFA; Immune fluorescence; Immunoflour; Immunofluor; Immunofluorescence; Infectious Disease; InfectiousDisease; Microbiology; Mono; Mononucleosis; Ordinal; Point in time; PR; QL; Qual; Qualitative; Random; Screen; Serum; SR; 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.

Related SNOMED CT concepts

705114005SNOMED CT mapping for EBV Ab IF Ql (S) (48723-1)

Related observations and tests

SNOMED_CT 705114005high

LOINC Code System

Source: LOINC-SNOMED cooperation package

Common synonyms

EBV Ab IF Ql (S)Epstein Barr virus Ab [Presence] in Serum by ImmunofluorescenceEBV Ab Ser Ql IFEpstein Barr virus AbMICROEpstein Barr virus (EBV) antibody, BloodPrThr

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code48723-1

SystemLOINC

Display nameEBV Ab IF Ql (S)

DescriptionEpstein Barr virus Ab

Short nameEBV Ab Ser Ql IF

ComponentEpstein Barr virus Ab

PropertyPrThr

TimingPt

System (specimen)Ser

ScaleOrd

MethodIF

ClassMICRO

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.21

Last changed2.56

Consumer names

Epstein Barr virus (EBV) antibody, Blood

Part names

Epstein Barr virus AbPrThrPtSerOrdIFPresence or ThresholdPoint in time (spot)SerumImmunofluorescence (IF)

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