LOINC

LOINC Code 4678-9: Protein S Coag Qn (P)

4678-9 is a LOINC code used to identify Protein S Coag Qn (P) 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 Protein S. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Plas.

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 Protein S. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Plas.

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: DEPRECATED
  • Method: Coag

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • Deprecated Protein S [Units/volume] in Platelet poor plasma by Coagulation assay
  • Protein S
  • Arbitrary concentration; Clot; Clottable; COAGULATION; Coagulation assay; Hematology; Heme; Pl; Plasma; Plsm; Point in time; PR; Prot; Prot S; PS; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; S prime; Tilt tube

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

Protein S Coag Qn (P)Deprecated Protein S [Units/volume] in Platelet poor plasma by Coagulation assayDeprecated Prot S Plas-aCncProtein SCOAGProtein S, BloodACnc

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code4678-9
SystemLOINC
Display nameProtein S Coag Qn (P)
DescriptionProtein S
Short nameDeprecated Prot S Plas-aCnc
ComponentProtein S
PropertyACnc
TimingPt
System (specimen)Plas
ScaleQn
MethodCoag
ClassCOAG
StatusDEPRECATED

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released1.0
Last changed2.69

Consumer names

Protein S, Blood

Part names

Protein SACncPtPlasQnCoagArbitrary ConcentrationPoint in time (spot)PlasmaCoagulation assay

About this content

This page is prepared by HealthAssure's clinical team using official coding standards from LOINC. AI tools assist with drafting explanations, which are then reviewed and verified by healthcare professionals for accuracy. This content is for informational purposes and does not replace professional medical advice. Meet our team.

LOINC Code 4678-9 | HealthAssure