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LOINC Code 101256-6: Silica clotting time (PPP) [Relative time]

101256-6 is a LOINC code used to identify Silica clotting time (PPP) [Relative time] 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 Silica clotting time. It is commonly used with the system or sample type PPP.

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 Silica clotting time. It is commonly used with the system or sample type PPP.

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

  • Silica clotting time of Platelet poor plasma
  • Silica clotting time
  • Clot; Clot tm; Clottable; COAGULATION; Coagulation time; Plas; Platelet poor plasma; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Rate; RlTm; R-time; SCT; Silicon dioxide

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

Silica clotting time (PPP) [Relative time]Silica clotting time of Platelet poor plasmaSCT PPPSilica clotting timeCOAGSilica clotting time, BloodRelTime

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code101256-6
SystemLOINC
Display nameSilica clotting time (PPP) [Relative time]
DescriptionSilica clotting time
Short nameSCT PPP
ComponentSilica clotting time
PropertyRelTime
TimingPt
System (specimen)PPP
ScaleQn
ClassCOAG
Example units%
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.74
Last changed2.75

Consumer names

Silica clotting time, Blood

Part names

Silica clotting timeRelTimePtPPPQnRelative timePoint in time (spot)Platelet poor plasma

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