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LOINC Code 1459-7: Creatinine pre 2 mg dexamethasone PO 2.5 day high dose q6h (24H U) [Mass/Vol]

1459-7 is a LOINC code used to identify Creatinine pre 2 mg dexamethasone PO 2.5 day high dose q6h (24H U) [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 Creatinine^pre 2 mg dexamethasone PO 2.5 day high dose q6h. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Urine.

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 Creatinine^pre 2 mg dexamethasone PO 2.5 day high dose q6h. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Urine.

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

  • Creatinine [Mass/volume] in 24 hour Urine --pre 2 mg dexamethasone PO 2.5 day high dose q6h
  • Creatinine^pre 2 mg dexamethasone PO 2.5 day high dose q6h
  • 1 day; 24 hours; 24HR; Before; c350; CHEMISTRY.CHALLENGE TESTING; CR; Crea; Creat; Decadron; Dexameth; Dexone; Hexadrol; hi dose; II; Level; Mass concentration; pre 2 mg Dex high; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; UA; UCr; UR; Urn

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

Creatinine pre 2 mg dexamethasone PO 2.5 day high dose q6h (24H U) [Mass/Vol]Creatinine [Mass/volume] in 24 hour Urine --pre 2 mg dexamethasone PO 2.5 day high dose q6hCreat pre 2 mg Dex high 24h Ur-mCncCreatinine^pre 2 mg dexamethasone PO 2.5 day high dose q6hCHALCreatinine before 2 mg dexamethasone by mouth 2.5 day high dose Q6h, UrineMCnc

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code1459-7
SystemLOINC
Display nameCreatinine pre 2 mg dexamethasone PO 2.5 day high dose q6h (24H U) [Mass/Vol]
DescriptionCreatinine^pre 2 mg dexamethasone PO 2.5 day high dose q6h
Short nameCreat pre 2 mg Dex high 24h Ur-mCnc
ComponentCreatinine^pre 2 mg dexamethasone PO 2.5 day high dose q6h
PropertyMCnc
Timing24H
System (specimen)Urine
ScaleQn
ClassCHAL
Example unitsg/L; mcg/mL; mg/dL; mg/mL
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released1.0
Last changed2.73

Consumer names

Creatinine before 2 mg dexamethasone by mouth 2.5 day high dose Q6h, Urine

Part names

Creatinine^pre 2 mg dexamethasone PO 2.5 day high dose q6hMCnc24HUrineQnMass Concentration24 hours

About this content

This page is prepared by HealthAssure's clinical team using official coding standards from LOINC. AI tools assist with drafting explanations, which are then reviewed and verified by healthcare professionals for accuracy. This content is for informational purposes and does not replace professional medical advice. Meet our team.