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 20057-6: Airway pressure Ventilator --at peak inspiratory flow maximum setting

Name: LOINC Code 20057-6: Airway pressure Ventilator --at peak inspiratory flow maximum setting
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T11:17:28.844Z

20057-6 is a LOINC code used to identify Airway pressure Ventilator --at peak inspiratory flow maximum setting 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 Pressure.airway^at peak inspiratory flow max setting. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Ventilator.

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 Pressure.airway^at peak inspiratory flow max setting. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Ventilator.

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

Airway pressure Ventilator --at peak inspiratory flow maximum setting
Pressure.airway^at peak inspiratory flow max setting
@ peak insp flow max setting; Dynamic; Largest; Lung; Maximal; Maximum; PAW; Peak; Pmax; Point in time; Post; Postdose; Post-dose; Pressure; Pulmonary; Pulmonology; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Respiratory

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

Airway pressure Ventilator --at peak inspiratory flow maximum settingPAW @ peak insp flow max setting VentPressure.airway^at peak inspiratory flow max settingPULMPresPtVentilator

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code20057-6

SystemLOINC

Display nameAirway pressure Ventilator --at peak inspiratory flow maximum setting

DescriptionPressure.airway^at peak inspiratory flow max setting

Short namePAW @ peak insp flow max setting Vent

ComponentPressure.airway^at peak inspiratory flow max setting

PropertyPres

TimingPt

System (specimen)Ventilator

ScaleQn

ClassPULM

Example unitscm H2O

StatusACTIVE

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released1.0l

Last changed2.34

Part names

Pressure.airway^at peak inspiratory flow max settingPresPtVentilatorQnPressurePoint in time (spot)

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