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LOINC Code 5003-9: EBV DNA Probe Ql (Tiss)

5003-9 is a LOINC code used to identify EBV DNA Probe Ql (Tiss) 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 DNA. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Tiss.

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 Epstein Barr virus DNA. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Tiss.

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: Probe

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • Epstein Barr virus DNA [Presence] in Tissue by Probe
  • Epstein Barr virus DNA
  • Deoxyribonucleic acid; DNA NUCLEIC ACID PROBE; DNA probe; EBV; Epstn; HHV-4; human herpesvirus 4; ID; Infectious Disease; InfectiousDisease; Microbiology; Mono; Mononucleosis; Ordinal; Point in time; PR; QL; Qual; Qualitative; Random; Screen; Tissue; Tissue, unspecified

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

EBV DNA Probe Ql (Tiss)Epstein Barr virus DNA [Presence] in Tissue by ProbeEBV DNA Tiss Ql ProbeEpstein Barr virus DNAMICROEpstein Barr virus (EBV), TissuePrThr

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code5003-9
SystemLOINC
Display nameEBV DNA Probe Ql (Tiss)
DescriptionEpstein Barr virus DNA
Short nameEBV DNA Tiss Ql Probe
ComponentEpstein Barr virus DNA
PropertyPrThr
TimingPt
System (specimen)Tiss
ScaleOrd
MethodProbe
ClassMICRO
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released1.0
Last changed2.73

Consumer names

Epstein Barr virus (EBV), Tissue

Part names

Epstein Barr virus DNAPrThrPtTissOrdProbePresence or ThresholdPoint in time (spot)Tissue and Smears

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