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 20085-7: Airway resistance mean Calculated

Name: LOINC Code 20085-7: Airway resistance mean Calculated
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T11:17:28.844Z

20085-7 is a LOINC code used to identify Airway resistance mean Calculated 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 Resistance.airway. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Respiratory system.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 Resistance.airway. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Respiratory system.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
Method: Calculated

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Airway resistance mean Calculated
Resistance.airway
Airway resist; Average; Avg; Breathing; Calc; Calculation; Fluid resistance; Lung; Lungs; PULMONARY; Pulmonology; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; RAW; Resist; Resistanc; Resistant; Resistent; Respiratory; RS; Studies; Study; Sutdies

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 resistance mean CalculatedAirway resist Mean CalcResistance.airwayPULMFldResistStdy^meanRespiratory system.airway

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code20085-7

SystemLOINC

Display nameAirway resistance mean Calculated

DescriptionResistance.airway

Short nameAirway resist Mean Calc

ComponentResistance.airway

PropertyFldResist

TimingStdy^mean

System (specimen)Respiratory system.airway

ScaleQn

MethodCalculated

ClassPULM

Example unitscm H2O/(L/s)

StatusACTIVE

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released1.0l

Last changed2.56

Part names

Resistance.airwayFldResistStdy^meanRespiratory system.airwayQnCalculatedFluid ResistanceRespiratory system airway

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