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.

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LOINC Code 3212-8: Coagulation factor VIII Activity.Xa activator Chromogenic method Qn (PPP)

Name: LOINC Code 3212-8: Coagulation factor VIII Activity.Xa activator Chromogenic method Qn (PPP)
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T08:59:18.899Z

3212-8 is a LOINC code used to identify Coagulation factor VIII Activity.Xa activator Chromogenic method Qn (PPP) 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 VIII activity.X(little a) activator. 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 Coagulation factor VIII activity.X(little a) activator. 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: Both
Method: Chromo

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Coagulation factor VIII Activity.Xa activator [Units/volume] in Platelet poor plasma by Chromogenic method

Coagulation factor VIII activity.X(little a) activator

Activ; Actvty; AHF; AHG; Antihemophilic factor; Antihemophilic globulin; Arbitrary concentration; Chromogenic assay; Circulating anticoagulant; Coag; ENZY; Enzymatic assay; F8; Fac; Fact; Fact VIII; Fact VIII Xa Act; Factor 8; Factor VIII clotting activity; FVIII; Hematology; Heme; Movements; Plas; Platelet poor plasma; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Thrombocyte cofactor A; VIIIC

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

Coagulation factor VIII Activity.Xa activator Chromogenic method Qn (PPP)Coagulation factor VIII Activity.Xa activator [Units/volume] in Platelet poor plasma by Chromogenic methodFact VIII Xa Act PPP Chro-aCncCoagulation factor VIII activity.X(little a) activatorCOAGCoagulation Factor VIII Activity.Xa Activator, BloodACnc

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code3212-8

SystemLOINC

Display nameCoagulation factor VIII Activity.Xa activator Chromogenic method Qn (PPP)

DescriptionCoagulation factor VIII activity.X(little a) activator

Short nameFact VIII Xa Act PPP Chro-aCnc

ComponentCoagulation factor VIII activity.X(little a) activator

PropertyACnc

TimingPt

System (specimen)PPP

ScaleQn

MethodChromo

ClassCOAG

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released1.0

Last changed2.69

Consumer names

Coagulation Factor VIII Activity.Xa Activator, Blood

Part names

Coagulation factor VIII activity.X(little a) activatorACncPtPPPQnChromoCoagulation factor VIII Activity.Xa activatorArbitrary ConcentrationPoint in time (spot)Platelet poor plasmaChromogenic (Enzyme)

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