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 60948-7: Peak inspiratory flow Respiratory system airway

Name: LOINC Code 60948-7: Peak inspiratory flow Respiratory system airway
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T08:59:40.897Z

60948-7 is a LOINC code used to identify Peak inspiratory flow Respiratory system airway 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. 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 Peak inspiratory flow. 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

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Peak inspiratory flow Respiratory system airway
Peak inspiratory flow
Breathing; Dynamic; Flow; Lung; Lungs; Pmax; Point in time; PULMONARY; Pulmonology; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Respiratory; RS; Volume rate; vRate

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 Respiratory system airwayPmax AirwayPeak inspiratory flowPULMVRatPtRespiratory system.airway

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code60948-7

SystemLOINC

Display namePeak inspiratory flow Respiratory system airway

DescriptionPeak inspiratory flow

Short namePmax Airway

ComponentPeak inspiratory flow

PropertyVRat

TimingPt

System (specimen)Respiratory system.airway

ScaleQn

ClassPULM

Example unitsL/min

StatusACTIVE

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.54

Last changed2.70

Part names

Peak inspiratory flowVRatPtRespiratory system.airwayQnVolume RatePoint in time (spot)Respiratory system airway

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