AutoICD API

19935-6

Clinical

Maximum expiratory gas flow Respiratory system airway by Peak flow meter

Definition

Maximum flow rate with maximum exhalng effort. The peak flow meter is an in expensive device that patients can use to track the changes in their asthma.

LOINC 6-Axis Classification

Component

Expiratory gas flow.max

Property

VRat

Time Aspect

Pt

System

Respiratory system.airway

Scale Type

Qn

Method Type

Peak flow meter

Details

Class

PULM

Order/Observation

N/A

Short Name

PEF Airway PFM

Related Names

BreathingDynamicFlowGasesLargestLungLungsMaximalMaximumPeakPeak expiratory flowPEFPFMPoint in timePulmonaryPulmonologyQNTQuanQuantQuantitativeRandomRespiratoryRSVolume ratevRate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LOINC code 19935-6?

LOINC code 19935-6 identifies "Maximum expiratory gas flow Respiratory system airway by Peak flow meter". Maximum flow rate with maximum exhalng effort. The peak flow meter is an in expensive device that patients can use to track the changes in their asthma.

What does 19935-6 measure?

This code measures Expiratory gas flow.max in Respiratory system.airway. 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.