LOINC Code 48596-1: Activated protein C resistance panel (PPP)

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 Activated protein C resistance panel. 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: Order
• Panel type: Panel

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

• Activated protein C resistance panel - Platelet poor plasma
• Activated protein C resistance panel
• Activ; APC; APCr; APC-R; aPCR Pnl; Autoprothrombin II-a; COAGULATION; Pan; PANEL.COAGULATION; Panl; PC; Plas; Platelet poor plasma; Pnl; Point in time; PR; Prot; Prot C; Random; Resist; Resistanc; Resistant; Resistent

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.

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