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LOINC Code 3243-3: Coagulation Thrombin time (PPP) [Time]

3243-3 is a LOINC code used to identify Coagulation Thrombin time (PPP) [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 Coagulation. 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. 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: Coag.thrombin induced

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • Thrombin time
  • Coagulation
  • Clot; Clottable; Coag; Coagulation assay; Hematology; Heme; Plas; Platelet poor plasma; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Throm; Tilt tube; TT; UniversalLabOrders

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 Thrombin time (PPP) [Time]Thrombin timeCoagulationCOAGCoagulation, BloodTimePt

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code3243-3
SystemLOINC
Display nameCoagulation Thrombin time (PPP) [Time]
DescriptionCoagulation
Short nameThrombin time
ComponentCoagulation
PropertyTime
TimingPt
System (specimen)PPP
ScaleQn
MethodCoag.thrombin induced
ClassCOAG
Example unitss
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released1.0
Last changed2.82

Consumer names

Coagulation, Blood

Part names

CoagulationTimePtPPPQnCoag.thrombin inducedTime (e.g. seconds)Point in time (spot)Platelet poor plasmaThrombin time

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