What does this LOINC code represent?

This LOINC code identifies a lab observation, measurement, question, or clinical concept in a standardized format.

Is this enough to understand my test result?

No. The code identifies the test or observation, but the interpretation depends on the actual result, reference range, and clinical context.

LOINCActiveBoth

LOINC Code 102028-8: Cortisol 3 Hr post dose glucagon [Mass/Vol]

Name: LOINC Code 102028-8: Cortisol 3 Hr post dose glucagon [Mass/Vol]
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T11:17:17.452Z

102028-8 is a LOINC code used to identify Cortisol 3 Hr post dose glucagon [Mass/Vol] 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 Cortisol^3H post dose glucagon. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Ser/Plas.

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 Cortisol^3H post dose glucagon. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Ser/Plas.

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

Cortisol [Mass/volume] in Serum or Plasma --3 hours post dose glucagon
Cortisol^3H post dose glucagon
17-Hydroxycorticosterone; 3h p Gc; After; CHEMISTRY.CHALLENGE TESTING; Compound F; Coritsol; Cort; F; HGF; hydrocortisone; Hyperglycemic factor; Level; Mass concentration; p dose; Pl; Plasma; Plsm; Point in time; PST; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; SerP; SerPl; SerPlas; Serum; Serum or plasma; SR

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

Cortisol 3 Hr post dose glucagon [Mass/Vol]Cortisol [Mass/volume] in Serum or Plasma --3 hours post dose glucagonCortis 3h p Gc SerPl-mCncCortisol^3H post dose glucagonCHALCortisol 3 hr after Glucagon, BloodMCnc

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code102028-8

SystemLOINC

Display nameCortisol 3 Hr post dose glucagon [Mass/Vol]

DescriptionCortisol^3H post dose glucagon

Short nameCortis 3h p Gc SerPl-mCnc

ComponentCortisol^3H post dose glucagon

PropertyMCnc

TimingPt

System (specimen)Ser/Plas

ScaleQn

ClassCHAL

Example unitsmg/dL

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.75

Last changed2.75

Consumer names

Cortisol 3 hr after Glucagon, Blood

Part names

Cortisol^3H post dose glucagonMCncPtSer/PlasQnMass ConcentrationPoint in time (spot)Serum or Plasma

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