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 58588-5: Corticotropin 30 Min pre 1 ug/kg CRH IV (P) [Moles/Vol]

Name: LOINC Code 58588-5: Corticotropin 30 Min pre 1 ug/kg CRH IV (P) [Moles/Vol]
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T08:59:39.275Z

58588-5 is a LOINC code used to identify Corticotropin 30 Min pre 1 ug/kg CRH IV (P) [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 Corticotropin^30M pre 1 ug/kg CRH IV. It is commonly used with the system or sample type 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 Corticotropin^30M pre 1 ug/kg CRH IV. It is commonly used with the system or sample type 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

Corticotropin [Moles/volume] in Plasma --30 minutes pre 1 ug/kg CRH IV
Corticotropin^30M pre 1 ug/kg CRH IV
ACTH; Adrenocorticotrophic hormone; Adrenocorticotropin; Before; c206; c74; CHEMISTRY.CHALLENGE TESTING; Cortrosyn; i; Level; mcg; Pl; Plasma; Plsm; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Rc206; 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

Corticotropin 30 Min pre 1 ug/kg CRH IV (P) [Moles/Vol]Corticotropin [Moles/volume] in Plasma --30 minutes pre 1 ug/kg CRH IVACTH 30M pre 1 ug/kg CRH IV Plas-sCncCorticotropin^30M pre 1 ug/kg CRH IVCHALCorticotropin 30 min before 1 ug/kg CRH intravenous, BloodSCnc

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code58588-5

SystemLOINC

Display nameCorticotropin 30 Min pre 1 ug/kg CRH IV (P) [Moles/Vol]

DescriptionCorticotropin^30M pre 1 ug/kg CRH IV

Short nameACTH 30M pre 1 ug/kg CRH IV Plas-sCnc

ComponentCorticotropin^30M pre 1 ug/kg CRH IV

PropertySCnc

TimingPt

System (specimen)Plas

ScaleQn

ClassCHAL

Example unitspmol/L

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.32

Last changed2.70

Consumer names

Corticotropin 30 min before 1 ug/kg CRH intravenous, Blood

Part names

Corticotropin^30M pre 1 ug/kg CRH IVSCncPtPlasQnSubstance ConcentrationPoint in time (spot)Plasma

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