LOINC Code 57839-3: ACT Kaolin activated time (PPP control)

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 clotting time. It is commonly used with the system or sample type PPP^Control.

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.kaolin induced without excess phospholipids

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

• Activated clotting time (ACT) of Platelet poor plasma from Control by Kaolin activated time
• Activated clotting time
• ACT; Activ; Activated coagulation time; Clot; Clot tm; Clottable; COAGULATION; Coagulation activated; Coagulation assay; Coagulation time; Contrl; EXS; Hematology; Heme; KCT; Normal; Plas; Platelet poor plasma; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Rate; R-time; 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.

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