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LOINC Code 93480-2: Cortisol post CRH stimulation panel

Name: LOINC Code 93480-2: Cortisol post CRH stimulation panel
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T09:00:23.053Z

93480-2 is a LOINC code used to identify Cortisol post CRH stimulation panel 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 post corticotropin releasing hormone stimulation panel. 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 post corticotropin releasing hormone stimulation panel. 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: Order
Panel type: Panel

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Cortisol post CRH stimulation panel - Serum or Plasma

Cortisol post corticotropin releasing hormone stimulation panel

The corticotropin releasing hormone (CRH) stimulation test is used to evaluate the hypothalamic-pituitary axis and help diagnose adrenocorticotrophic hormone (ACTH or corticotropin) dependent Cushing's disease. CRH stimulation cannot distinguish between Cushing's and pseudo-Cushing's. During this procedure, baseline cortisol measurements are taken followed by administration of 1 ug/kg of CRH, after which cortisol is measured again at timed intervals. In patients with Cushing's, cortisol concentrations at 30 and 45 minutes post CRH administration should be at least 20% higher than the mean baseline value.[NCBI BooksNBK278940] The timing for baseline and post-CRH cortisol measurements vary depending on local protocol. ACTH levels may also be measured [LOINC: 91707-0] as part of a CRH stimulation test.

17-Hydroxycorticosterone; ACTH; ACTH RH; Adrenocorticotrophic hormone; Adrenocorticotropin; After; c206; c74; CHEMISTRY.CHALLENGE TESTING; Compound F; Coritsol; Cort; Corticotropin Releasing Factor; Cortisol p CRH stimulation Pnl; Cortrosyn; CRF; CRH; F; Horm; hydrocortisone; Pan; PANEL.CHALLENGE; Panl; Pl; Plasma; Plsm; Pnl; Point in time; PST; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Rc206; SerP; SerPl; SerPlas; Serum; Serum or plasma; SR; Stim; 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

Cortisol post CRH stimulation panelCortisol post CRH stimulation panel - Serum or PlasmaCortisol p CRH stimulation Pnl SerPlCortisol post corticotropin releasing hormone stimulation panelPANEL.CHALCortisol After CRH Stimulation Panel, Blood-

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code93480-2

SystemLOINC

Display nameCortisol post CRH stimulation panel

DescriptionCortisol post corticotropin releasing hormone stimulation panel

Short nameCortisol p CRH stimulation Pnl SerPl

ComponentCortisol post corticotropin releasing hormone stimulation panel

Property-

TimingPt

System (specimen)Ser/Plas

ScaleQn

ClassPANEL.CHAL

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationOrder

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.67

Last changed2.67

Consumer names

Cortisol After CRH Stimulation Panel, Blood

Part names

Cortisol post corticotropin releasing hormone stimulation panel-PtSer/PlasQnCortisol post CRH stimulation panelPoint in time (spot)Serum or Plasma

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