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.

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LOINC Code 6008-7: Protein C+Acarboxy Ag IA Qn (PPP)

Name: LOINC Code 6008-7: Protein C+Acarboxy Ag IA Qn (PPP)
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T08:59:40.312Z

6008-7 is a LOINC code used to identify Protein C+Acarboxy Ag IA 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 C+Acarboxy Ag. 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 C+Acarboxy 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

Protein C+Acarboxy Ag [Units/volume] in Platelet poor plasma by Immunoassay
Protein C+Acarboxy Ag
Antigen; Antigens; Arbitrary concentration; Autoprothrombin II-a; COAGULATION; EIA; ELFA; ELISA; Enzyme immunoassay; Hematology; Heme; IAA; MEIA; PC; Plas; Platelet poor plasma; Point in time; PR; Prot; Prot C; Prot C+ACA; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; SUDS

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 C+Acarboxy Ag IA Qn (PPP)Protein C+Acarboxy Ag [Units/volume] in Platelet poor plasma by ImmunoassayProt C+ACA Ag PPP IA-aCncProtein C+Acarboxy AgCOAGProtein C+Acarboxy antigen, BloodACnc

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code6008-7

SystemLOINC

Display nameProtein C+Acarboxy Ag IA Qn (PPP)

DescriptionProtein C+Acarboxy Ag

Short nameProt C+ACA Ag PPP IA-aCnc

ComponentProtein C+Acarboxy Ag

PropertyACnc

TimingPt

System (specimen)PPP

ScaleQn

MethodIA

ClassCOAG

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released1.0d

Last changed2.69

Consumer names

Protein C+Acarboxy antigen, Blood

Part names

Protein C+Acarboxy AgACncPtPPPQnIAArbitrary ConcentrationPoint in time (spot)Platelet poor plasmaImmunoassay

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