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LOINC Code 20088-1: Respiratory test prediction method

20088-1 is a LOINC code used to identify Respiratory test prediction method 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 Respiratory test prediction method. 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 Respiratory test prediction method. 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: *

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • Respiratory test prediction method
  • particular method used to arrive at predicted value. Could be sent as further description accompanying any value that is predicted rather than measured. These methods are usually named after the person who described the method.
  • Breathing; Lung; Lungs; Meth; Method of; Nominal; Point in time; PULMONARY; Pulmonology; Random; Resp test predic method; Respiratory; RS; Typ

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

Respiratory test prediction methodPULMTypePtRespiratory systemNom*

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code20088-1
SystemLOINC
Display nameRespiratory test prediction method
Short nameRespiratory test prediction method
ComponentRespiratory test prediction method
PropertyType
TimingPt
System (specimen)Respiratory system
ScaleNom
Method*
ClassPULM
StatusACTIVE

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released1.0l
Last changed2.42

Part names

Respiratory test prediction methodTypePtRespiratory systemNom*Point in time (spot)

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