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LOINC Code 1411-8: Cortisol 26 Hr post 500 ug dexamethasone PO 2.5 day low dose q6h [Mass/Vol]

1411-8 is a LOINC code used to identify Cortisol 26 Hr post 500 ug dexamethasone PO 2.5 day low dose q6h [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^26H post 500 ug dexamethasone PO 2.5 day low dose q6h. 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^26H post 500 ug dexamethasone PO 2.5 day low dose q6h. 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: Observation

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 --26 hours post 500 ug dexamethasone PO 2.5 day low dose q6h
  • Cortisol^26H post 500 ug dexamethasone PO 2.5 day low dose q6h
  • 17-Hydroxycorticosterone; 26h p 500 ug Dex; After; c350; CHEMISTRY.CHALLENGE TESTING; Compound F; Coritsol; Cort; Decadron; Dexameth; Dexone; F; Hexadrol; hydrocortisone; Level; lo dose; Mass Concentration; mcg; p 500 ug Dex; 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 26 Hr post 500 ug dexamethasone PO 2.5 day low dose q6h [Mass/Vol]Cortisol [Mass/volume] in Serum or Plasma --26 hours post 500 ug dexamethasone PO 2.5 day low dose q6hCortis 26h p 500 ug Dex SerPl-mCncCortisol^26H post 500 ug dexamethasone PO 2.5 day low dose q6hCHALCortisol 26 hr after 500 ug Dexamethasone By Mouth 2.5 day Low dose Q6h, BloodMCnc

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code1411-8
SystemLOINC
Display nameCortisol 26 Hr post 500 ug dexamethasone PO 2.5 day low dose q6h [Mass/Vol]
DescriptionCortisol^26H post 500 ug dexamethasone PO 2.5 day low dose q6h
Short nameCortis 26h p 500 ug Dex SerPl-mCnc
ComponentCortisol^26H post 500 ug dexamethasone PO 2.5 day low dose q6h
PropertyMCnc
TimingPt
System (specimen)Ser/Plas
ScaleQn
ClassCHAL
Example unitspg/mL;ug/dL
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released1.0
Last changed2.40

Consumer names

Cortisol 26 hr after 500 ug Dexamethasone By Mouth 2.5 day Low dose Q6h, Blood

Part names

Cortisol^26H post 500 ug dexamethasone PO 2.5 day low dose q6hMCncPtSer/PlasQnMass ConcentrationPoint in time (spot)Serum or Plasma

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