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LOINC Code 87554-2: EBV Ab panel (S)

87554-2 is a LOINC code used to identify EBV Ab panel (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 panel. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Ser.

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 Ab panel. 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: Order
  • Panel type: Panel

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Epstein Barr virus Ab panel - Serum
Epstein Barr virus Ab panel
This panel contains results for antibodies to Epstein Barr virus (EBV) antigens in serum for the evaluation of infectious mononucleosis. EBV-associated antigens include viral capsid antigen (VCA), early antigen (EA), EBV nuclear antigen (EBNA). Anti-VCA IgM antibodies appears early in EBV infection and often disappears within 4 to 6 weeks. Anti-VCA IgG and anti-EA IgG appear in the acute phase of EBV infection. Anti-EBNA antibodies appear 2 to 4 months after onset of symptoms and persist throughout life.[CDCepstein-barr/laboratory-testing]
EBV; EBV Ab Pnl; Epstn; HHV-4; human herpesvirus 4; ID; Infectious Disease; InfectiousDisease; Microbiology; Mono; Mononucleosis; Pan; PANEL.MICROBIOLOGY; Panl; Pnl; Point in time; Random; Serum; SR

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 Ab panel (S)Epstein Barr virus Ab panel - SerumEBV Ab Pnl SerEpstein Barr virus Ab panelPANEL.MICROEpstein Barr virus (EBV) Ab Panel, Blood-

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code87554-2
SystemLOINC
Display nameEBV Ab panel (S)
DescriptionEpstein Barr virus Ab panel
Short nameEBV Ab Pnl Ser
ComponentEpstein Barr virus Ab panel
Property-
TimingPt
System (specimen)Ser
Scale-
ClassPANEL.MICRO
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationOrder

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.63
Last changed2.70

Consumer names

Epstein Barr virus (EBV) Ab Panel, Blood

Part names

Epstein Barr virus Ab panel-PtSerPoint in time (spot)Serum

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