What does this LOINC code represent?

This LOINC code identifies a lab observation, measurement, question, or clinical concept in a standardized format.

Is this enough to understand my test result?

No. The code identifies the test or observation, but the interpretation depends on the actual result, reference range, and clinical context.

LOINCActiveObservation

LOINC Code 15159-7: Coagulation factor extrinsic pathway Nar (PPP) [Interp]

Name: LOINC Code 15159-7: Coagulation factor extrinsic pathway Nar (PPP) [Interp]
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-25T17:13:11.347Z

15159-7 is a LOINC code used to identify Coagulation factor extrinsic pathway Nar (PPP) [Interp] 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 Coagulation factor.extrinsic pathway. It is commonly used with the system or sample type PPP.

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 Coagulation factor.extrinsic pathway. 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

Coagulation factor extrinsic pathway [Interpretation] in Platelet poor plasma Narrative
Coagulation factor.extrinsic pathway
Coag; Extrins clotting path; Fac; Fact; Hematology; Heme; Impression; Impression/interpretation of study; Impressions; Interp; Interpretation; Narrative; Plas; Platelet poor plasma; Point in time; Random; Report

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.

Related SNOMED CT concepts

705114005SNOMED CT mapping for Coagulation factor extrinsic pathway Nar (PPP) [Interp] (15159-7)

Related observations and tests

SNOMED_CT 705114005high

LOINC Code System

Source: LOINC-SNOMED cooperation package

Common synonyms

Coagulation factor extrinsic pathway Nar (PPP) [Interp]Coagulation factor extrinsic pathway [Interpretation] in Platelet poor plasma NarrativeExtrins clotting path PPP-ImpCoagulation factor.extrinsic pathwayCOAGInterpretation of Coagulation factor extrinsic pathway test result, BloodImp

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code15159-7

SystemLOINC

Display nameCoagulation factor extrinsic pathway Nar (PPP) [Interp]

DescriptionCoagulation factor.extrinsic pathway

Short nameExtrins clotting path PPP-Imp

ComponentCoagulation factor.extrinsic pathway

PropertyImp

TimingPt

System (specimen)PPP

ScaleNar

ClassCOAG

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released1.0k

Last changed2.73

Consumer names

Interpretation of Coagulation factor extrinsic pathway test result, Blood

Part names

Coagulation factor.extrinsic pathwayImpPtPPPNarCoagulation factor extrinsic pathwayImpression/interpretation of studyPoint in time (spot)Platelet poor plasma

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