LOINC Code 96693-7: Platelet-induced clot retraction (Bld) [Units]

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-induced clot retraction. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Bld.

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
• Method: Microviscometry.glass bead induced.post heparin neutralization

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

• Platelet-induced clot retraction in Blood
• Platelet-induced clot retraction
• Strength of clot retraction my microviscometry is considered a measure of platelet function, as platelets are required for clot retraction. Some instruments report this value as a quantitative number ranging from 0 to 5, where 0 indicates no platelet function and 5 indicates strong platelet function.
• After; Arbitrary; Blood; COAGULATION; Hematology; Heme; MicrVisc; Neut; Neutr; Pl; Platelets; Platelt; Plt; Point in time; PST; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Retract; Thrombocyte; Thrombocytes; WB; Whole blood

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

Frequently asked questions