LOINC Code 94187-2: Platelet aggregation (PRP) [Interp]

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

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

• Platelet aggregation [Interpretation] in Platelet rich plasma
• Platelet aggregation
• Abnormal platelet aggregation results typically are due to a medication effect (eg, aspirin or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug use) and less commonly reflect an acquired or congenital platelet disorder. If present, acquired conditions include dysproteinemias, myeloproliferative diseases, and renal failure. Congenital conditions include Glanzmann thrombasthenia, Bernard-Soulier syndrome, Hermansky-Pudlak syndrome, storage pool disease, and Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome.
• Agg; Aggr; COAGULATION; Hematology; Heme; Impression; Impression/interpretation of study; Impressions; Interp; Interpretation; Nominal; PA; Pl; Platelet rich plasma; Platelets; Platelt; Plt; Point in time; Random; 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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