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Address

Published: August 9, 2026Updated: August 16, 2026

This entry (LOINC 65833-6) is not a clinical laboratory test but rather a code used to record the address of the healthcare facility where testing or services were performed.

Quick summary

{"This is not an actual laboratory test performed on patient samples","LOINC code 65833-6 is used to document facility location for administrative purposes","No patient preparation or sample collection is required for this entry"}

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Key facts at a glance

LOINC
65833-6
Short code
FACADDR
Synonyms
—
Category
chemistry
Sample
serum
Container
Not Applicable
Units
N/A
Fasting
false
Population
adult
Sex
all
Age range
18–65 years
Method
Not Applicable - Administrative Data
Specimen volume
Not Applicable
Stability
Not Applicable
Hemolysis max
500
Lipemia max
1000
Icterus max
500
TAT
4–24 hours
Order
routine

What is this test?

LOINC code 65833-6 labeled as 'Facility Address' is not a clinical laboratory test that analyzes patient samples. Instead, it is a standardized code used in healthcare information systems to record the physical address of the medical facility where healthcare services were provided or where laboratory testing was performed. This is primarily used for administrative, billing, and documentation purposes rather than for clinical diagnosis or patient care.

Why is this code used?

Healthcare facilities use standardized codes like LOINC (Logical Observation Identifiers Names and Codes) to ensure consistent documentation across different healthcare systems. The facility address code helps track where specific healthcare services occurred, which is important for quality assurance, regulatory compliance, insurance billing, and public health reporting.

Reference range

Not Applicable - This is facility identification information, not a quantitative laboratory test resultN/A

Specimen: serum

No patient preparation required. This field collects facility identification data.

Clinical interpretation

How abnormal results are interpreted and what conditions they suggest.

◆Associated findings1

Frequently asked questions

Is this a blood test or other laboratory test I need to prepare for?
No. LOINC 65833-6 (Facility Address) is not a clinical test that requires patient samples. It is simply a code used to identify the location where healthcare services were provided.
Should I be concerned if I see this on my medical records?
No. Seeing this code in your records simply indicates where you received healthcare services. It is an administrative entry and has no impact on your health status or treatment.
Do I need to fast or take any special precautions for this test?
No preparation is needed as this is not a clinical laboratory test performed on patient samples.
  1. 1
    LOINC Official WebsiteSource
  2. 2
    LOINC Code 65833-6 ReferenceSource

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