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LOINC Code 5204-3: HSV Ab CF (S) [Titer]

5204-3 is a LOINC code used to identify HSV Ab CF (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 simplex 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 Herpes simplex 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: Comp fix

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • Herpes simplex virus Ab [Titer] in Serum by Complement fixation
  • Herpes simplex virus Ab
  • ABS; Aby; Antby; Anti; Antibodies; Antibody; Autoantibodies; Autoantibody; CF; Comp fixation; Compfix; Complement fixation; Dilution factor; Dilution Factor (Titer); Herp splx; HSV; ID; Infectious Disease; InfectiousDisease; Microbiology; Point in time; Random; Serum; SmQn; SR; Titer; Titered; Titre; 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

HSV Ab CF (S) [Titer]Herpes simplex virus Ab [Titer] in Serum by Complement fixationHSV Ab Titr Ser CFHerpes simplex virus AbMICROHerpes simplex virus (HSV) antibody, BloodTitr

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code5204-3
SystemLOINC
Display nameHSV Ab CF (S) [Titer]
DescriptionHerpes simplex virus Ab
Short nameHSV Ab Titr Ser CF
ComponentHerpes simplex virus Ab
PropertyTitr
TimingPt
System (specimen)Ser
ScaleSemiQn
MethodComp fix
ClassMICRO
Example unitstiter
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released1.0
Last changed2.75

Consumer names

Herpes simplex virus (HSV) antibody, Blood

Part names

Herpes simplex virus AbTitrPtSerSemiQnComp fixTiterPoint in time (spot)SerumComplement fixation

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