78018-9

LOINC code 78018-9 identifies "Toscana virus IgG Ab [Presence] in Cerebral spinal fluid by Immunoassay". Because Toscana virus is a known etiologic agent of meningitis, meningoencephalitis, and encephalitis, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) may be tested. Specific antibodies for IgM are present during the acute phase of the Toscana Virus infection, while the presence of specific IgG antibodies in the absence of IgM indicates a previous infection. Cross reactions cannot be excluded with other correlated serotypes of Phlebovirus such as Sicily and Naples. This term was created for, but not limited in use to, the submitter's Diesse ENZYWELL TOSCANA VIRUS IgG/IgM test kit..

This code measures Toscana virus Ab.IgG in CSF. It belongs to the MICRO class in the LOINC classification.

LOINC (Logical Observation Identifiers Names and Codes) is a universal standard for identifying laboratory and clinical observations. It is maintained by the Regenstrief Institute and used worldwide for health data exchange.