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 52120-3: Coagulation (PPP) [Time]

Name: LOINC Code 52120-3: Coagulation (PPP) [Time]
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T08:59:35.574Z

52120-3 is a LOINC code used to identify Coagulation (PPP) [Time] 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 Coagulation. 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 Coagulation. 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: Observation
Method: Coag.tissue factor induced.factor substitution.addition of normal plasma 1H post incubation separate tubes

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Prothrombin time (PT) factor substitution with normal plasma 1H post incubation separate tubes in Platelet poor plasma by Coagulation assay
Coagulation
1 hour; 1.0Hr; 60 min; 60 minutes; 60M; 60min; After; Clot; Clottable; Coag; Coagulation assay; Control; Fac; Fact; Hematology; Heme; Plas; Platelet poor plasma; Point in time; PST; PT NP 1h separate; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; 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

Coagulation (PPP) [Time]Prothrombin time (PT) factor substitution with normal plasma 1H post incubation separate tubes in Platelet poor plasma by Coagulation assayPT NP 1h separate PPPCoagulationCOAGCoagulation, BloodTime

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code52120-3

SystemLOINC

Display nameCoagulation (PPP) [Time]

DescriptionCoagulation

Short namePT NP 1h separate PPP

ComponentCoagulation

PropertyTime

TimingPt

System (specimen)PPP

ScaleQn

MethodCoag.tissue factor induced.factor substitution.addition of normal plasma 1H post incubation separate tubes

ClassCOAG

Example unitss

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.24

Last changed2.82

Consumer names

Coagulation, Blood

Part names

CoagulationTimePtPPPQnCoag.tissue factor induced.factor substitution.addition of normal plasma 1H post incubation separate tubesTime (e.g. seconds)Point in time (spot)Platelet poor plasmaProthrombin time (PT) factor substitution with normal plasma 1H post incubation separate tubes

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