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Respiratory Rate by Probe during Bronchoscopy

Published: August 9, 2026Updated: August 16, 2026

This test measures your breathing rate while a bronchoscopy procedure is being performed. A small probe placed during the procedure tracks how often you breathe.

Quick summary

["The test records how many breaths you take per minute during a bronchoscopy to help your care team monitor your breathing."]

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Key facts at a glance

LOINC
9295-7
Short code
Resp rate p bronchoscopy
Synonyms
Resp rate p bronchoscopy
Category
chemistry
Sample
serum
Container
Red-top tube (SST)
Units
N/A
Fasting
false
Population
adult
Sex
all
Age range
18–65 years
Specimen volume
5 mL
Stability
Room temperature: 4h, Refrigerated: 24h, Frozen: 7d
Hemolysis max
500
Lipemia max
1000
Icterus max
500
TAT
4–24 hours
Order
routine

What This Test Measures

The test measures your respiratory rate, which is the number of breaths you take each minute. The measurement is taken using a probe while a bronchoscopy is under way.

How the Measurement Is Taken

A bronchoscopy uses a thin, flexible tube with a camera to look inside your airways. During this procedure, a small probe is used to detect and record your breathing rate. You do not need to do anything special for this measurement; it is captured as part of the procedure.

Why Your Care Team May Order It

Your care team may track your breathing rate during bronchoscopy to monitor how well you are breathing while under sedation or during airway examination. It helps them watch for changes and respond quickly if needed.

What to Expect

The measurement itself is passive and painless. The probe simply observes your breathing during the procedure. Your care team will explain the steps of the bronchoscopy beforehand and monitor you throughout.

Clinical interpretation

How abnormal results are interpreted and what conditions they suggest.

◆Associated findings1

Frequently asked questions

Does this test hurt?
No. The respiratory rate is detected by a probe during the bronchoscopy, so the measurement itself causes no discomfort.
Do I need to prepare or fast for this test?
Preparation depends on the bronchoscopy procedure itself, not on this measurement. Follow the instructions your care team gives you for the bronchoscopy.
Will I get a breathing rate result afterward?
Your care team records your breathing rate as part of monitoring during the procedure. Ask your clinician to explain what the readings mean for your situation.
  1. 1
    MedlinePlus — Laboratory TestsSource
  2. 2
    Lab Tests OnlineSource
  3. 3
    Mayo Clinic — Tests & ProceduresSource

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Medically reviewed by WellAlly Editorial Team Last reviewed August 16, 2026. · Read our editorial policy