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.

LOINCActiveBoth

LOINC Code 6002-0: Platelet factor 4 Qn (PPP)

Name: LOINC Code 6002-0: Platelet factor 4 Qn (PPP)
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-25T17:13:11.347Z

6002-0 is a LOINC code used to identify Platelet factor 4 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 Platelet factor 4. It is commonly used with the system or sample type PPP.

Reviewed by HealthAssure Clinical TeamUpdated 25 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 factor 4. 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: Both

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Platelet factor 4 [Units/volume] in Platelet poor plasma
Platelet factor 4
Arbitrary concentration; COAGULATION; Fac; Fact; Hematology; Heme; PF; PF4; PI-factor 4; Pl; Plas; Platelet poor plasma; Platelet type heparin inactivator; Platelets; Platelt; Plt; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Thrombocyte; Thrombocytes; UniversalLabOrders

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.

Related SNOMED CT concepts

705114005SNOMED CT mapping for Platelet factor 4 Qn (PPP) (6002-0)

Related observations and tests

SNOMED_CT 705114005high

LOINC Code System

Source: LOINC-SNOMED cooperation package

Common synonyms

Platelet factor 4 Qn (PPP)Platelet factor 4 [Units/volume] in Platelet poor plasmaPF4 PPP-aCncPlatelet factor 4COAGPlatelet factor 4, BloodACnc

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code6002-0

SystemLOINC

Display namePlatelet factor 4 Qn (PPP)

DescriptionPlatelet factor 4

Short namePF4 PPP-aCnc

ComponentPlatelet factor 4

PropertyACnc

TimingPt

System (specimen)PPP

ScaleQn

ClassCOAG

Example unitsOD units

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released1.0d

Last changed2.73

Consumer names

Platelet factor 4, Blood

Part names

Platelet factor 4ACncPtPPPQnArbitrary ConcentrationPoint in time (spot)Platelet poor plasma

About this content

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