LOINC Code 76002-5: Physiological dead space/Tidal volume Respiratory system

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 Physiological dead space/Tidal volume. 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

• Physiological dead space/Tidal volume Respiratory system
• Physiological dead space/Tidal volume
• Breathing; Lung; Lungs; Phys dead space; Point in time; PULMONARY; Pulmonology; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Respiratory; RS; TV; Vol; Volume ratio; VT

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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