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.

LOINCActiveBoth

LOINC Code 43237-7: Thrombopoietin IA (PPP) [Mass/Vol]

Name: LOINC Code 43237-7: Thrombopoietin IA (PPP) [Mass/Vol]
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T08:59:28.587Z

43237-7 is a LOINC code used to identify Thrombopoietin IA (PPP) [Mass/Vol] 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 Thrombopoietin. 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 Thrombopoietin. 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: IA

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Thrombopoietin [Mass/volume] in Platelet poor plasma by Immunoassay
Thrombopoietin
EIA; ELFA; ELISA; Enzyme immunoassay; HEMATOLOGY/CELL COUNTS; IAA; Level; Mass concentration; Megakaryocyte colony sitimulating factor; Megakaryocyte growth and development factor; MEIA; MGDF; MK-CSF; Mpl-ligand; Plas; Platelet poor plasma; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; SUDS; TPO

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

Thrombopoietin IA (PPP) [Mass/Vol]Thrombopoietin [Mass/volume] in Platelet poor plasma by ImmunoassayThrombopoietin PPP IA-mCncThrombopoietinHEM/BCThrombopoietin, BloodMCnc

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code43237-7

SystemLOINC

Display nameThrombopoietin IA (PPP) [Mass/Vol]

DescriptionThrombopoietin

Short nameThrombopoietin PPP IA-mCnc

ComponentThrombopoietin

PropertyMCnc

TimingPt

System (specimen)PPP

ScaleQn

MethodIA

ClassHEM/BC

Example unitspg/mL

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.17

Last changed2.73

Consumer names

Thrombopoietin, Blood

Part names

ThrombopoietinMCncPtPPPQnIAMass ConcentrationPoint in time (spot)Platelet poor plasmaImmunoassay

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