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LOINC Code 88135-9: VZV Org specific cx Ql (Corn/Cnjt)

88135-9 is a LOINC code used to identify VZV Org specific cx Ql (Corn/Cnjt) 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. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Cornea/Conjunctiva.

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. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Cornea/Conjunctiva.

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: Organism specific culture

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • Varicella zoster virus [Presence] in Cornea or Conjunctiva by Organism specific culture
  • Varicella zoster virus
  • C&S; Chicken pox; Chicken pox virus; Chickenpox; Corn/Cnjt; Corneal; Cult; Cultures; Herpes zoster; HHV-3; Human herpesvirus 3; ID; Infectious Disease; InfectiousDisease; Microbiology; Ordinal; Point in time; PR; QL; Qual; Qualitative; Random; Screen; Shingles; Spec; VZ; 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 Org specific cx Ql (Corn/Cnjt)Varicella zoster virus [Presence] in Cornea or Conjunctiva by Organism specific cultureVZV Corn/Cnjt Ql CultVaricella zoster virusMICROVaricella zoster virus (VZV; Chickenpox) culture, Cornea or ConjunctivaPrThr

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code88135-9
SystemLOINC
Display nameVZV Org specific cx Ql (Corn/Cnjt)
DescriptionVaricella zoster virus
Short nameVZV Corn/Cnjt Ql Cult
ComponentVaricella zoster virus
PropertyPrThr
TimingPt
System (specimen)Cornea/Conjunctiva
ScaleOrd
MethodOrganism specific culture
ClassMICRO
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

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

Consumer names

Varicella zoster virus (VZV; Chickenpox) culture, Cornea or Conjunctiva

Part names

Varicella zoster virusPrThrPtCornea/ConjunctivaOrdOrganism specific culturePresence or ThresholdPoint in time (spot)Cornea or Conjunctiva

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