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.

LOINCActive

LOINC Code 33428-4: Inspiration.duration setting [Time] Ventilator

Name: LOINC Code 33428-4: Inspiration.duration setting [Time] Ventilator
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T08:59:20.069Z

33428-4 is a LOINC code used to identify Inspiration.duration setting [Time] 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 Inspiration.duration 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 Inspiration.duration 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

Inspiration.duration setting [Time] Ventilator

Inspiration.duration setting

Max seconds for inspiration. Inspiratory Phase Limit. Vents which use the settingBIRD VIP "TI Limit".

Durat; In; Insp; Inspiratory; Lung; Point in time; 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

Inspiration.duration setting [Time] VentilatorInspiration.duration setting Time VentInspiration.duration settingPULMTimePtVentilator

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code33428-4

SystemLOINC

Display nameInspiration.duration setting [Time] Ventilator

DescriptionInspiration.duration setting

Short nameInspiration.duration setting Time Vent

ComponentInspiration.duration setting

PropertyTime

TimingPt

System (specimen)Ventilator

ScaleQn

ClassPULM

Example unitss

StatusACTIVE

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.09

Last changed2.70

Part names

Inspiration.duration settingTimePtVentilatorQnTime (e.g. seconds)Point in time (spot)

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