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.

LOINC

LOINC Code 25617-2: Cortisol 1 Hr post 250 ug cortrosyn IM [Moles/Vol]

Name: LOINC Code 25617-2: Cortisol 1 Hr post 250 ug cortrosyn IM [Moles/Vol]
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T08:59:13.650Z

25617-2 is a LOINC code used to identify Cortisol 1 Hr post 250 ug cortrosyn IM [Moles/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^1H post 250 ug cortrosyn IM. 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^1H post 250 ug cortrosyn IM. 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: DEPRECATED

What it does not mean

The code identifies the observation or test, not the actual result.

Key facts

Deprecated Cortisol [Molecules/volume] in Serum or Plasma --1 hour post 250 ug corticotropin IM
Cortisol^1H post 250 ug cortrosyn IM
1 hour; 1.0Hr; 17-Hydroxycorticosterone; 60 min; 60 minutes; 60M; 60min; After; CHEMISTRY.CHALLENGE TESTING; Compound F; Coritsol; Cort; F; hydrocortisone; Level; mcg; Pl; Plasma; Plsm; Point in time; PST; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; SerP; SerPl; SerPlas; Serum; Serum or plasma; SR; Substance concentration

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 1 Hr post 250 ug cortrosyn IM [Moles/Vol]Deprecated Cortisol [Molecules/volume] in Serum or Plasma --1 hour post 250 ug corticotropin IMDeprecated Cortis SerPl-sCncCortisol^1H post 250 ug cortrosyn IMCHALCortisol 1 Hr after 250 ug Cortrosyn intramuscular, BloodSCnc

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code25617-2

SystemLOINC

Display nameCortisol 1 Hr post 250 ug cortrosyn IM [Moles/Vol]

DescriptionCortisol^1H post 250 ug cortrosyn IM

Short nameDeprecated Cortis SerPl-sCnc

ComponentCortisol^1H post 250 ug cortrosyn IM

PropertySCnc

TimingPt

System (specimen)Ser/Plas

ScaleQn

ClassCHAL

StatusDEPRECATED

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.00

Last changed2.36

Consumer names

Cortisol 1 Hr after 250 ug Cortrosyn intramuscular, Blood

Part names

Cortisol^1H post 250 ug cortrosyn IMSCncPtSer/PlasQnSubstance ConcentrationPoint in time (spot)Serum or Plasma

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