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LOINC Code 51874-6: VZV immune globulin ordered (BPU) [#]

51874-6 is a LOINC code used to identify VZV immune globulin ordered (BPU) [#] 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 Varicella zoster virus immune globulin ordered. It is commonly used with the system or sample type ^BPU.

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 Varicella zoster virus immune globulin ordered. It is commonly used with the system or sample type ^BPU.

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

  • Varicella zoster virus immune globulin ordered [#] in Blood product unit
  • Varicella zoster virus immune globulin ordered
  • BLOOD BANK; Blood product unit; Blood Product Unit (Pack); Chicken pox; Chicken pox immune globulin; Chicken pox virus; Chickenpox; Cnt; Count; GLB; Glob; Glob%; Globul; Globulins; Herpes zoster; HHV-3; Human herpesvirus 3; Imm; Imun; Imune; Number; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Shingles; Varicella zoster immune globulin; VZ; VZIG; VZIg ordered; VZV; Zoster

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

VZV immune globulin ordered (BPU) [#]Varicella zoster virus immune globulin ordered [#] in Blood product unitNum Units VZIg orderedVaricella zoster virus immune globulin orderedBLDBKVaricella zoster virus immune globulin ordered, Blood Product UnitNum

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code51874-6
SystemLOINC
Display nameVZV immune globulin ordered (BPU) [#]
DescriptionVaricella zoster virus immune globulin ordered
Short nameNum Units VZIg ordered
ComponentVaricella zoster virus immune globulin ordered
PropertyNum
TimingPt
System (specimen)^BPU
ScaleQn
ClassBLDBK
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.24
Last changed2.69

Consumer names

Varicella zoster virus immune globulin ordered, Blood Product Unit

Part names

Varicella zoster virus immune globulin orderedNumPt^BPUQnVZ immune globulin orderedNumber (count)Point in time (spot)

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