LOINC Code 96706-7: Clot stiffness.platelet contribution Calc (Bld) [Pressure]

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 stiffness.platelet contribution. 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 stiffness.platelet contribution (elasticity) in Blood by calculation
• Clot stiffness.platelet contribution
• Contribution of platelets to clot stiffness where clot stiffness induced by tissue factor with blocked platelets and a heparin neutralizer is subtracted from clot stiffness induced by tissue factor and a heparin neutralizer alone.
• Blood; Calc; Calculation; Clot stiff plt cont; COAGULATION; Hematology; Heme; PCS; Pl; Platelet contribution to clot stiffness; Platelets; Platelt; Plt; Point in time; Pressure; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; 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.

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