LOINC Code 55398-2: Short Fibrin D-dimer FEU and DDU 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 Short Fibrin D-dimer FEU & DDU 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

• Short Fibrin D-dimer FEU and DDU panel - Platelet poor plasma
• Short Fibrin D-dimer FEU & DDU panel
• The D-Dimer test can help to diagnose Venous Thrombophlebitis The test is reported in two different ways The report will contain only one of these, so be VERY careful about the units of measure on your report. If they show the words FEU in the units shown on the report, record the value in the line that shows "FE" in the units column. If it shows DDU in the units then record the value in line that shows "DDU" in the units column.
• COAGULATION; D Dimer; D dimer FEU; Dextro; Fragment D-dimer; Pan; PANEL.COAGULATION; Panl; Plas; Platelet poor plasma; Pnl; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Short Fibrin D-dimer FEU & DDU Pnl

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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