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 45296-1: Cortisol pre dose dexamethasone [Moles/Vol]

Name: LOINC Code 45296-1: Cortisol pre dose dexamethasone [Moles/Vol]
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T08:59:30.176Z

45296-1 is a LOINC code used to identify Cortisol pre dose dexamethasone [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^pre dose dexamethasone. 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 dose dexamethasone. 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 [Moles/volume] in Serum or Plasma --pre dose dexamethasone
Cortisol^pre dose dexamethasone
17-Hydroxycorticosterone; Before; c350; CHEMISTRY.CHALLENGE TESTING; Compound F; Coritsol; Cort; Decadron; Dexameth; Dexone; F; Hexadrol; hydrocortisone; Level; Pl; Plasma; Plsm; Point in time; Pre Dex; 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 pre dose dexamethasone [Moles/Vol]Cortisol [Moles/volume] in Serum or Plasma --pre dose dexamethasoneCortis Pre Dex SerPl-sCncCortisol^pre dose dexamethasoneCHALCortisol before dose dexamethasone, BloodSCnc

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code45296-1

SystemLOINC

Display nameCortisol pre dose dexamethasone [Moles/Vol]

DescriptionCortisol^pre dose dexamethasone

Short nameCortis Pre Dex SerPl-sCnc

ComponentCortisol^pre dose dexamethasone

PropertySCnc

TimingPt

System (specimen)Ser/Plas

ScaleQn

ClassCHAL

Example unitsnmol/L

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.17

Last changed2.70

Consumer names

Cortisol before dose dexamethasone, Blood

Part names

Cortisol^pre dose dexamethasoneSCncPtSer/PlasQnSubstance ConcentrationPoint in time (spot)Serum or Plasma

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