LOINC Code 69970-2: FEV1/FVC --post bronchodilation

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 Volume expired during 1.0 s of forced expiration/Forced vital capacity^post bronchodilation. 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
• Order vs observation: Both

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

• FEV1/FVC --post bronchodilation
• Volume expired during 1.0 s of forced expiration/Forced vital capacity^post bronchodilation
• After; Breathing; End tidal volume; Exp; FEV; FEV1; FEV1%; FEV1/FVC; Forced expiratory volume in 1 second; FVC; Lung; Lungs; p BD; Point in time; PST; Pulmonary; Pulmonology; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Respiratory; RS; S prime; VC; Vet; Vol; Vol exp; Volume ratio

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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