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LOINC Code 51875-3: VZV immune globulin units given (BPU) [#]

51875-3 is a LOINC code used to identify VZV immune globulin units given (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 units given. 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 units given. 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 units given [#]
  • Varicella zoster virus immune globulin units given
  • 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; Gvn; 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; 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 units given (BPU) [#]Varicella zoster virus immune globulin units given [#]VZIg Gvn BPUVaricella zoster virus immune globulin units givenBLDBKNumber of Varicella zoster virus immune globulin units givenNum

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code51875-3
SystemLOINC
Display nameVZV immune globulin units given (BPU) [#]
DescriptionVaricella zoster virus immune globulin units given
Short nameVZIg Gvn BPU
ComponentVaricella zoster virus immune globulin units given
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

Number of Varicella zoster virus immune globulin units given

Part names

Varicella zoster virus immune globulin units givenNumPt^BPUQnNumber (count)Point in time (spot)

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