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LOINC Code 5889-1: Protein S Free Coag Qn (PPP)

5889-1 is a LOINC code used to identify Protein S Free Coag Qn (PPP) 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 Protein S.free. 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 Protein S.free. 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: DISCOURAGED
  • Order vs observation: Both
  • Method: Coag

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • Protein S Free [Units/volume] in Platelet poor plasma by Coagulation assay
  • Protein S.free
  • Arbitrary concentration; Clot; Clottable; COAGULATION; Coagulation assay; FR; Hematology; Heme; Non-protein bound; Plas; Platelet poor plasma; Point in time; PR; Prot; Prot S; Prot S Free; PS; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; S prime; 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

Protein S Free Coag Qn (PPP)Protein S Free [Units/volume] in Platelet poor plasma by Coagulation assayProt S Free PPP-aCncProtein S.freeCOAGFree Protein S, BloodACnc

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code5889-1
SystemLOINC
Display nameProtein S Free Coag Qn (PPP)
DescriptionProtein S.free
Short nameProt S Free PPP-aCnc
ComponentProtein S.free
PropertyACnc
TimingPt
System (specimen)PPP
ScaleQn
MethodCoag
ClassCOAG
Example unitsarb U/mL
StatusDISCOURAGED
Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released1.0
Last changed2.73

Consumer names

Free Protein S, Blood

Part names

Protein S.freeACncPtPPPQnCoagProtein S FreeArbitrary ConcentrationPoint in time (spot)Platelet poor plasmaCoagulation assay

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