LOINC Code 53565-8: Platelet aggregation (PRP) [Rel units/Vol]

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 aggregation. It is commonly used with the system or sample type PRP.

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: Aggregometry.adenosine diphosphate induced.100 umol/mL

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

• Platelet aggregation in Platelet rich plasma by ADP induced 100 umol/mL
• Platelet aggregation
• ADP; ADP 100 umol/mL; Agg; Aggr; ANED; COAGULATION; Hematology; Heme; Medication stress; PA; Pl; Platelet rich plasma; Platelets; Platelt; Plt; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; RlACnc; Thrombocyte; Thrombocytes

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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