LOINC Code 62622-6: Deprecated PhenX measure - respiratory - peak expiratory flow rate - PEFR

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 PhenX measure - respiratory - peak expiratory flow rate - PEFR. It is commonly used with the system or sample type ^Patient.

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: DEPRECATED
• Method: PhenX

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

• Deprecated PhenX measure - respiratory - peak expiratory flow rate - PEFR
• PhenX measure - respiratory - peak expiratory flow rate - PEFR
• The peak expiratory flow rate measures airflow (maximum speed of expiration) and the presence and degree of obstruction in the airways. This test is commonly used to diagnose and monitor lung diseases such as Asthma; less commonly, it is used in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).
• Dynamic; Measure - resp peak expiratory flow; Pan; Panel; PANEL.PHENX; Panl; Pnl; Point in time; Random

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.

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