LOINC Code 96703-4: Clot initiation.kaolin induced/Clot initiation.kaolin induced post heparin neutralization Calc (Bld) [Time ratio]

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 Clot initiation.kaolin induced/Clot initiation.kaolin induced^post heparin neutralization. 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: Calculated

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

• Clot initiation.kaolin induced/Clot initiation.kaolin induced post heparin neutralization [Time Ratio] in Blood by calculation
• Clot initiation.kaolin induced/Clot initiation.kaolin induced^post heparin neutralization
• The ratio of the kaolin-induced clot initiation time to the kaolin-induced clot initiation time in the presence of a heparin neutralization reagent indicates the effect of heparin on the intrinsic pathway clotting time.
• After; Blood; Calc; Calculation; Clot init kao ind p hep neut; Clot init kaolin ind; COAGULATION; CT; CTH; CTR; Hematology; Heme; Hep; Hepar; Heparin Nt; Heparn; Neut; Neutr; p hep neut; Point in time; PST; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Time ratio; 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.

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