LOINC Code 62623-4: PhenX - respiratory - peak expiratory flow rate - PEFR protocol 090801

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 - respiratory - peak expiratory flow rate - PEFR protocol 090801. 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: ACTIVE
• Panel type: Panel
• Method: PhenX

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

• PhenX - respiratory - peak expiratory flow rate - PEFR protocol 090801
• A patient is instructed to inhale deeply and blow into a peak expiratory flow monitor three times. Peak Expiratory Flow Rate (PEFR) can be measured as part of spirometry testing (see Spirometry measure) or as a separate measurement. The highest PEFR value is typically used for analysis. A minimum of three acceptable blows is necessary. The maneuver can be performed in either the sitting or standing position, but one of these options should be used in a standardized manner within a particular study.
• Dynamic; Pan; Panel; PANEL.PHENX; Panl; Pnl; Point in time; Random; Resp peak expiratory flow rate proto

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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