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LOINC Code 32684-3: LMW Heparin Qn (PPP)

32684-3 is a LOINC code used to identify LMW Heparin 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 Heparin.low molecular weight. 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 Heparin.low molecular weight. 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

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • LMW Heparin [Units/volume] in Platelet poor plasma
  • Heparin.low molecular weight
  • Arbitrary concentration; Clexane; COAGULATION; Enoxaparin; Hematology; Heme; Hep; Hepar; Heparn; LMWH; Lovenox; Plas; Platelet poor plasma; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Wt

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

LMW Heparin Qn (PPP)LMW Heparin [Units/volume] in Platelet poor plasmaLMWH PPP-aCncHeparin.low molecular weightCOAGLMW heparin, BloodACnc

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code32684-3
SystemLOINC
Display nameLMW Heparin Qn (PPP)
DescriptionHeparin.low molecular weight
Short nameLMWH PPP-aCnc
ComponentHeparin.low molecular weight
PropertyACnc
TimingPt
System (specimen)PPP
ScaleQn
ClassCOAG
Example unitsarb U/mL
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.09
Last changed2.73

Consumer names

LMW heparin, Blood

Part names

Heparin.low molecular weightACncPtPPPQnLMW HeparinArbitrary ConcentrationPoint in time (spot)Platelet poor plasma

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