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LOINC Code 48044-2: Phenolphthalein cutoff (Stl) [Mass/Mass]

48044-2 is a LOINC code used to identify Phenolphthalein cutoff (Stl) [Mass/Mass] 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 Phenolphthalein cutoff. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Stool.

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 Phenolphthalein cutoff. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Stool.

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

  • Phenolphthalein cutoff [Mass/mass] in Stool
  • Phenolphthalein cutoff
  • Bowel movement; CtO; DRUG/TOXICOLOGY; Drugs; Faecal; Faeces; Fecal; Feces; Mass content; Phenolthalein; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Stl; Stool = Fecal

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

Phenolphthalein cutoff (Stl) [Mass/Mass]Phenolphthalein cutoff [Mass/mass] in StoolPhenolphthalein CtO Stl-mCntPhenolphthalein cutoffDRUG/TOXPhenolphthalein cutoff, StoolMCnt

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code48044-2
SystemLOINC
Display namePhenolphthalein cutoff (Stl) [Mass/Mass]
DescriptionPhenolphthalein cutoff
Short namePhenolphthalein CtO Stl-mCnt
ComponentPhenolphthalein cutoff
PropertyMCnt
TimingPt
System (specimen)Stool
ScaleQn
ClassDRUG/TOX
Example unitsug/g
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.21
Last changed2.40

Consumer names

Phenolphthalein cutoff, Stool

Part names

Phenolphthalein cutoffMCntPtStoolQnMass ContentPoint in time (spot)

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