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LOINC Code 81459-0: Spirometry panel

81459-0 is a LOINC code used to identify Spirometry panel 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 Spirometry panel. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Respiratory system.

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 Spirometry panel. 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: Subset
  • Panel type: Panel
  • Method: Spirometry

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • Spirometry panel
  • Breathing; Lung; Lungs; Pan; PANEL.PULMONARY; Panl; Pnl; Point in time; PULMONARY; Pulmonology; Random; Respiratory; RS; Spiro pnl

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

Spirometry panelSpiro pnlPANEL.PULM-PtRespiratory systemSpirometry

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code81459-0
SystemLOINC
Display nameSpirometry panel
Short nameSpiro pnl
ComponentSpirometry panel
Property-
TimingPt
System (specimen)Respiratory system
Scale-
MethodSpirometry
ClassPANEL.PULM
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationSubset

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.56
Last changed2.73

Part names

Spirometry panel-PtRespiratory systemSpirometryPoint in time (spot)

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