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 6000-4: Platelet aggregation (PRP) [Threshold arb conc]

Name: LOINC Code 6000-4: Platelet aggregation (PRP) [Threshold arb conc]
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T08:59:40.310Z

6000-4 is a LOINC code used to identify Platelet aggregation (PRP) [Threshold arb conc] 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 Platelet aggregation. It is commonly used with the system or sample type PRP.

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 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.thrombin induced

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Platelet aggregation [Units threshold] in Platelet rich plasma by thrombin induced
Platelet aggregation
Agg; Aggr; COAGULATION; Hematology; Heme; PA; Pl; Platelet rich plasma; Platelets; Platelt; Plt; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Threshold arbitrary concentration; Throm; 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.

Common synonyms

Platelet aggregation (PRP) [Threshold arb conc]Platelet aggregation [Units threshold] in Platelet rich plasma by thrombin inducedPA PRP ThrombinPlatelet aggregationCOAGPlatelet Aggregation, BloodThrACnc

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code6000-4

SystemLOINC

Display namePlatelet aggregation (PRP) [Threshold arb conc]

DescriptionPlatelet aggregation

Short namePA PRP Thrombin

ComponentPlatelet aggregation

PropertyThrACnc

TimingPt

System (specimen)PRP

ScaleQn

MethodAggregometry.thrombin induced

ClassCOAG

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released1.0d

Last changed2.82

Consumer names

Platelet Aggregation, Blood

Part names

Platelet aggregationThrACncPtPRPQnAggregometry.thrombin inducedThreshold Arbitrary ConcentrationPoint in time (spot)Platelet rich plasmathrombin induced

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