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LOINC Code 89272-9: SaO2% during apnea Pulse oximetry (BldA) [Mass fraction]

89272-9 is a LOINC code used to identify SaO2% during apnea Pulse oximetry (BldA) [Mass fraction] 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 Oxygen saturation^during apnea. It is commonly used with the system or sample type BldA.

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 Oxygen saturation^during apnea. It is commonly used with the system or sample type BldA.

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: DISCOURAGED
  • Order vs observation: Both
  • Method: Pulse oximetry

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Oxygen saturation in Arterial blood by Pulse oximetry --during apnea
Oxygen saturation^during apnea
Recommend using the generic oxygen saturation code [LOINC51733-4] and the special circumstances code [LOINC: 89263-8] for oxygen saturation to indicate apnea.
ABG; ART; Art bld; Art blood; Arterial; Arterial blood; Blood arterial; Chemistry; Lung; Mass Fraction; O2; Percent; Point in time; Pulmonary; Pulmonology; PulseOx; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Respiratory; SaO2; SAT; Satn; SO2; SpO2; tO2

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

SaO2% during apnea Pulse oximetry (BldA) [Mass fraction]Oxygen saturation in Arterial blood by Pulse oximetry --during apneaSaO2 during apnea % BldA PulseOxOxygen saturation^during apneaCHEMSaO2% during Apnea, BloodMFr

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code89272-9
SystemLOINC
Display nameSaO2% during apnea Pulse oximetry (BldA) [Mass fraction]
DescriptionOxygen saturation^during apnea
Short nameSaO2 during apnea % BldA PulseOx
ComponentOxygen saturation^during apnea
PropertyMFr
TimingPt
System (specimen)BldA
ScaleQn
MethodPulse oximetry
ClassCHEM
Example units%
StatusDISCOURAGED
Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.64
Last changed2.64

Consumer names

SaO2% during Apnea, Blood

Part names

Oxygen saturation^during apneaMFrPtBldAQnPulse oximetryMass fractionPoint in time (spot)Blood arterial

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