96269-6
ClinicalFractional concentration of exhaled nitric oxide
Definition
The fractional concentration of exhaled nitric oxide, or FeNO, is used to assess the amount of inflammation present in the lungs. Inflammatory cells produce NO, so higher levels of NO indicate the presence of inflammation. The FeNO test is used to help diagnose allergic or eosinophilic asthma as well as monitor treatment efficacy. [https://www.aaaai.org/conditions-and-treatments/library/asthma-library/feno-test]
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Nitric oxide/Expired gas
Property
VFr
Time Aspect
Pt
System
Exhl gas
Scale Type
Qn
Method Type
N/A
Details
Class
PULM
Order/Observation
Observation
Short Name
FeNO VFr
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 96269-6?
LOINC code 96269-6 identifies "Fractional concentration of exhaled nitric oxide". The fractional concentration of exhaled nitric oxide, or FeNO, is used to assess the amount of inflammation present in the lungs. Inflammatory cells produce NO, so higher levels of NO indicate the presence of inflammation. The FeNO test is used to help diagnose allergic or eosinophilic asthma as well as monitor treatment efficacy. [https://www.aaaai.org/conditions-and-treatments/library/asthma-library/feno-test]
What does 96269-6 measure?
This code measures Nitric oxide/Expired gas 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.