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.

LOINCActiveObservation

LOINC Code 50094-2: 21-Deoxycortisol 45 Min post 250 ug corticotropin [Moles/Vol]

Name: LOINC Code 50094-2: 21-Deoxycortisol 45 Min post 250 ug corticotropin [Moles/Vol]
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T08:59:34.495Z

50094-2 is a LOINC code used to identify 21-Deoxycortisol 45 Min post 250 ug corticotropin [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 21-Deoxycortisol^45M post 250 ug corticotropin. 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 21-Deoxycortisol^45M post 250 ug corticotropin. 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: Observation

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

21-Deoxycortisol [Moles/volume] in Serum or Plasma --45 minutes post 250 ug corticotropin
21-Deoxycortisol^45M post 250 ug corticotropin
21DC; 21-DF; 45M p 250 ug ACTH; ACTH; Adrenocorticotrophic hormone; Adrenocorticotropin; After; c206; c74; CHEMISTRY.CHALLENGE TESTING; Cortrosyn; Level; mcg; Pl; Plasma; Plsm; Point in time; PST; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Rc206; SerP; SerPl; SerPlas; Serum; Serum or plasma; SR; Substance concentration; Tumor marker

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

21-Deoxycortisol 45 Min post 250 ug corticotropin [Moles/Vol]21-Deoxycortisol [Moles/volume] in Serum or Plasma --45 minutes post 250 ug corticotropin21DC 45M p 250 ug ACTH SerPl-sCnc21-Deoxycortisol^45M post 250 ug corticotropinCHAL21-Deoxycortisol 45 min after 250 ug Corticotropin, BloodSCnc

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code50094-2

SystemLOINC

Display name21-Deoxycortisol 45 Min post 250 ug corticotropin [Moles/Vol]

Description21-Deoxycortisol^45M post 250 ug corticotropin

Short name21DC 45M p 250 ug ACTH SerPl-sCnc

Component21-Deoxycortisol^45M post 250 ug corticotropin

PropertySCnc

TimingPt

System (specimen)Ser/Plas

ScaleQn

ClassCHAL

Example unitsnmol/L

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.22

Last changed2.70

Consumer names

21-Deoxycortisol 45 min after 250 ug Corticotropin, Blood

Part names

21-Deoxycortisol^45M post 250 ug corticotropinSCncPtSer/PlasQnSubstance ConcentrationPoint in time (spot)Serum or Plasma

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