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 20043-6: Peak inspiratory flow Trachea airway --at 1.5 liter per second on ventilator

Name: LOINC Code 20043-6: Peak inspiratory flow Trachea airway --at 1.5 liter per second on ventilator
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T11:17:28.844Z

20043-6 is a LOINC code used to identify Peak inspiratory flow Trachea airway --at 1.5 liter per second on ventilator 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 Peak inspiratory flow^at 1.5 liter per second on ventilator. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Trachea.airway.

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 Peak inspiratory flow^at 1.5 liter per second on ventilator. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Trachea.airway.

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

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Peak inspiratory flow Trachea airway --at 1.5 liter per second on ventilator
Peak inspiratory flow^at 1.5 liter per second on ventilator
"tr" in Related Names refers to "Trachea"
@ 1.5 L/s on vent; 2nd; Dynamic; Lung; Pmax; Point in time; Pressure; Pulmonary; Pulmonology; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Respiratory; TR; Tracheal

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

Peak inspiratory flow Trachea airway --at 1.5 liter per second on ventilatorPmax @ 1.5 L/s on vent Trachea.airwayPeak inspiratory flow^at 1.5 liter per second on ventilatorPULMPresPtTrachea.airway

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code20043-6

SystemLOINC

Display namePeak inspiratory flow Trachea airway --at 1.5 liter per second on ventilator

DescriptionPeak inspiratory flow^at 1.5 liter per second on ventilator

Short namePmax @ 1.5 L/s on vent Trachea.airway

ComponentPeak inspiratory flow^at 1.5 liter per second on ventilator

PropertyPres

TimingPt

System (specimen)Trachea.airway

ScaleQn

ClassPULM

StatusACTIVE

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released1.0l

Last changed2.27

Part names

Peak inspiratory flow^at 1.5 liter per second on ventilatorPresPtTrachea.airwayQnPressurePoint in time (spot)Trachea airway

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