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.

LOINCActiveObservation

LOINC Code 49836-0: Platelet function (closure time) Nar (Bld) [Interp]

Name: LOINC Code 49836-0: Platelet function (closure time) Nar (Bld) [Interp]
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T08:59:33.943Z

49836-0 is a LOINC code used to identify Platelet function (closure time) Nar (Bld) [Interp] 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 Platelet function. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Bld.

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 Platelet function. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Bld.

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: Observation

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Platelet function (closure time) [Interpretation] in Blood Narrative
Platelet function
Blood; Closure time; Closure Tme; COAGULATION; FCN; Func; Funct; Hematology; Heme; Impression; Impression/interpretation of study; Impressions; Interp; Interpretation; Narrative; Pl; Platelets; Platelt; Plt; Point in time; Random; Report; Thrombocyte; Thrombocytes; WB; Whole blood

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

Platelet function (closure time) Nar (Bld) [Interp]Platelet function (closure time) [Interpretation] in Blood NarrativeClosure Tme Bld-ImpPlatelet functionCOAGInterpretation of Platelet function (closure time) test result, BloodImp

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code49836-0

SystemLOINC

Display namePlatelet function (closure time) Nar (Bld) [Interp]

DescriptionPlatelet function

Short nameClosure Tme Bld-Imp

ComponentPlatelet function

PropertyImp

TimingPt

System (specimen)Bld

ScaleNar

ClassCOAG

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.22

Last changed2.73

Consumer names

Interpretation of Platelet function (closure time) test result, Blood

Part names

Platelet functionImpPtBldNarPlatelet function (closure time)Impression/interpretation of studyPoint in time (spot)Blood

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