What does this LOINC code represent?

This LOINC code identifies a lab observation, measurement, question, or clinical concept in a standardized format.

Is this enough to understand my test result?

No. The code identifies the test or observation, but the interpretation depends on the actual result, reference range, and clinical context.

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LOINC Code 19876-2: Forced vital capacity [Volume] Respiratory system by Spirometry --pre bronchodilation

Name: LOINC Code 19876-2: Forced vital capacity [Volume] Respiratory system by Spirometry --pre bronchodilation
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T11:17:28.199Z

19876-2 is a LOINC code used to identify Forced vital capacity [Volume] Respiratory system by Spirometry --pre bronchodilation in laboratory and clinical observation data. You may see this code in lab systems, lab reports, EHR exports, interoperability feeds, or other structured clinical data exchanges. LOINC codes identify tests, measurements, observations, survey items, and clinical questions in a standardized way. It is associated with the component Forced vital capacity^pre bronchodilation. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Respiratory system.

Reviewed by HealthAssure Clinical TeamUpdated 21 May 2026

What is this code?

LOINC codes identify tests, measurements, observations, survey items, and clinical questions in a standardized way. It is associated with the component Forced vital capacity^pre bronchodilation. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Respiratory system.

When is it used?

Used in lab systems, EHRs, and clinical data exchange.
May identify a test, observation, survey item, or clinical document request rather than a diagnosis.
Status: ACTIVE
Method: Spirometry

What it does not mean

The code identifies the observation or test, not the actual result.

Key facts

Forced vital capacity [Volume] Respiratory system by Spirometry --pre bronchodilation
Forced vital capacity^pre bronchodilation
Before; Breathing; FVC; Lung; Lungs; Point in time; pre BD; Pulmonary; Pulmonology; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Respiratory; RS; VC; Volume

Where you may see this code

You may see this code in lab systems, lab reports, EHR exports, interoperability feeds, or other structured clinical data exchanges.

Common synonyms

Forced vital capacity [Volume] Respiratory system by Spirometry --pre bronchodilationFVC pre BD Vol Respiratory SpirometryForced vital capacity^pre bronchodilationPULMVolPtRespiratory system

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code19876-2

SystemLOINC

Display nameForced vital capacity [Volume] Respiratory system by Spirometry --pre bronchodilation

DescriptionForced vital capacity^pre bronchodilation

Short nameFVC pre BD Vol Respiratory Spirometry

ComponentForced vital capacity^pre bronchodilation

PropertyVol

TimingPt

System (specimen)Respiratory system

ScaleQn

MethodSpirometry

ClassPULM

StatusACTIVE

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released1.0l

Last changed2.40

Part names

Forced vital capacity^pre bronchodilationVolPtRespiratory systemQnSpirometryVolumePoint in time (spot)

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