LOINC Code 6003-8: Platelet factor 4 Ag IA (PPP) [Mass/Vol]

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 Ag. 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
• Method: IA

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

• Platelet factor 4 Ag [Mass/volume] in Platelet poor plasma by Immunoassay
• Platelet factor 4 Ag
• Antigen; Antigens; COAGULATION; EIA; ELFA; ELISA; Enzyme immunoassay; Fac; Fact; Hematology; Heme; IAA; Level; Mass concentration; MEIA; 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; SUDS; 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.

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