19890-3
ClinicalCarbon dioxide [Partial pressure] in Exhaled gas by Calculated --at end expiration
Definition
** End tidal is measurement of CO2 % at the end of expiration. Fraction is directly measured, but the PRES is calculated using Barometric Pressure (% * mmHg).
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Carbon dioxide^at end expiration
Property
PPres
Time Aspect
Pt
System
Exhl gas
Scale Type
Qn
Method Type
Calculated
Details
Class
PULM
Order/Observation
N/A
Short Name
pCO2 end exp ExG Calc
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 19890-3?
LOINC code 19890-3 identifies "Carbon dioxide [Partial pressure] in Exhaled gas by Calculated --at end expiration". ** End tidal is measurement of CO2 % at the end of expiration. Fraction is directly measured, but the PRES is calculated using Barometric Pressure (% * mmHg).
What does 19890-3 measure?
This code measures Carbon dioxide^at end expiration in Exhl gas. It belongs to the PULM 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.