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LOINC Code 68981-0: Argatroban Chromogenic method Qn (PPP)

68981-0 is a LOINC code used to identify Argatroban Chromogenic method 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 Argatroban. 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 Argatroban. 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: Chromo

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • Argatroban [Units/volume] in Platelet poor plasma by Chromogenic method
  • Argatroban
  • Arbitrary concentration; Chromogenic assay; COAGULATION; ENZY; Enzymatic assay; Hematology; Heme; Plas; Platelet poor plasma; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random

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

Argatroban Chromogenic method Qn (PPP)Argatroban [Units/volume] in Platelet poor plasma by Chromogenic methodArgatroban PPP Chro-aCncArgatrobanCOAGArgatroban, BloodACnc

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code68981-0
SystemLOINC
Display nameArgatroban Chromogenic method Qn (PPP)
DescriptionArgatroban
Short nameArgatroban PPP Chro-aCnc
ComponentArgatroban
PropertyACnc
TimingPt
System (specimen)PPP
ScaleQn
MethodChromo
ClassCOAG
Example unitsarb U/mL
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.40
Last changed2.70

Consumer names

Argatroban, Blood

Part names

ArgatrobanACncPtPPPQnChromoArbitrary ConcentrationPoint in time (spot)Platelet poor plasmaChromogenic (Enzyme)

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