LOINC Code 96708-3: Clot stiffness (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. 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: US.tissue factor induced.post heparin neutralization

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

• Clot stiffness.tissue factor induced (elasticity) in Blood by US --post heparin neutralization
• Clot stiffness
• Clot stiffness induced by tissue factor and a heparin neutralization reagent is an indicator of whole blood clot elasticity without the effect of heparin anticoagulation. This measurement includes contributions from both platelets and fibrinogen.
• After; Blood; COAGULATION; Echography; Fac; Fact; Hematology; Heme; Neut; Neutr; Point in time; Pressure; PST; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Sonogram; Sonograph; Sonography; ULS; Ultrasound; 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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