19935-6
ClinicalMaximum 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
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.