81639-7
LaboratoryHeparin dose response slope in Blood by Coagulation assay
Definition
The heparin dose response slope is a measure of the increase in the clotting time of fresh whole blood as the heparin concentration is raised to a known value. The slope is measured in seconds of increase/unit of heparin/mL of blood volume.
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Heparin dose response slope
Property
Arb
Time Aspect
Pt
System
Bld
Scale Type
Qn
Method Type
Coag
Details
Class
COAG
Order/Observation
Observation
Short Name
Hep dose resp slope Bld
Display Name
Heparin dose response slope Coag (Bld) [Units]
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 81639-7?
LOINC code 81639-7 identifies "Heparin dose response slope in Blood by Coagulation assay". The heparin dose response slope is a measure of the increase in the clotting time of fresh whole blood as the heparin concentration is raised to a known value. The slope is measured in seconds of increase/unit of heparin/mL of blood volume.
What does 81639-7 measure?
This code measures Heparin dose response slope in Bld. It belongs to the COAG class in the LOINC classification.
What is LOINC?
LOINC (Logical Observation Identifiers Names and Codes) is a universal standard for identifying laboratory and clinical observations. It is maintained by the Regenstrief Institute and used worldwide for health data exchange.