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LOINC Code 97017-8: Maximum clot strength amplitude (Bld) [Length]

97017-8 is a LOINC code used to identify Maximum clot strength amplitude (Bld) [Length] in laboratory and clinical observation data. You may see this code in lab systems, lab reports, EHR exports, interoperability feeds, or other structured clinical data exchanges. LOINC codes identify tests, measurements, observations, survey items, and clinical questions in a standardized way. It is associated with the component Maximum clot strength amplitude. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Bld.

Reviewed by HealthAssure Clinical TeamUpdated 21 May 2026

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 Maximum clot strength amplitude. 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: Thromboelastography.kaolin induced.after addition of heparinase

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Maximum clot strength amplitude [Length] in Blood by Thromboelastography.kaolin induced.after addition of heparinase
Maximum clot strength amplitude
Thrombelastography determination of clot strength in a citrated blood sample, stimulated by kaolin, and with heparinase to neutralize heparin effect. To report this same measurement done by resonance thromboelastography, use [LOINC91125-5].
Blood; COAGULATION; Hematology; Heme; Length; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; TEG; Thrombelastography; Thrombelastometry; 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

Maximum clot strength amplitude (Bld) [Length]Maximum clot strength amplitude [Length] in Blood by Thromboelastography.kaolin induced.after addition of heparinaseMaximum clot strength amplitude Bld Thromboelastography.kaolin induced.after addition of heparinaseMaximum clot strength amplitudeCOAGMaximum clot strength amplitude, BloodLen

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code97017-8
SystemLOINC
Display nameMaximum clot strength amplitude (Bld) [Length]
DescriptionMaximum clot strength amplitude
Short nameMaximum clot strength amplitude Bld Thromboelastography.kaolin induced.after addition of heparinase
ComponentMaximum clot strength amplitude
PropertyLen
TimingPt
System (specimen)Bld
ScaleQn
MethodThromboelastography.kaolin induced.after addition of heparinase
ClassCOAG
Example unitsmm
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.70
Last changed2.82

Consumer names

Maximum clot strength amplitude, Blood

Part names

Maximum clot strength amplitudeLenPtBldQnThromboelastography.kaolin induced.after addition of heparinaseLengthPoint in time (spot)Blood

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