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 1444-9: Cortisol pre 12 hour fast [Mass/Vol]

Name: LOINC Code 1444-9: Cortisol pre 12 hour fast [Mass/Vol]
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T11:17:25.110Z

1444-9 is a LOINC code used to identify Cortisol pre 12 hour fast [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^pre 12H CFst. 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^pre 12H CFst. 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 --pre 12 hour fast
Cortisol^pre 12H CFst
17-Hydroxycorticosterone; Before; Calorie Fast; CHEMISTRY.CHALLENGE TESTING; Compound F; Coritsol; Cort; F; Fast; Fasting; hydrocortisone; Level; Mass concentration; PC; Pl; Plasma; Plsm; Point in time; pre 12h fast; 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 pre 12 hour fast [Mass/Vol]Cortisol [Mass/volume] in Serum or Plasma --pre 12 hour fastCortis pre 12h fast SerPl-mCncCortisol^pre 12H CFstCHALCortisol before 12 Hour Fast, BloodMCnc

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code1444-9

SystemLOINC

Display nameCortisol pre 12 hour fast [Mass/Vol]

DescriptionCortisol^pre 12H CFst

Short nameCortis pre 12h fast SerPl-mCnc

ComponentCortisol^pre 12H CFst

PropertyMCnc

TimingPt

System (specimen)Ser/Plas

ScaleQn

ClassCHAL

Example unitspg/mL;ug/dL

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released1.0

Last changed2.40

Consumer names

Cortisol before 12 Hour Fast, Blood

Part names

Cortisol^pre 12H CFstMCncPtSer/PlasQnMass ConcentrationPoint in time (spot)Serum or Plasma

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