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 85303-6: Body structure of origin Nom (Breast cancer specimen)

Name: LOINC Code 85303-6: Body structure of origin Nom (Breast cancer specimen)
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T09:00:13.315Z

85303-6 is a LOINC code used to identify Body structure of origin Nom (Breast cancer specimen) 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 Body structure of origin. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Breast cancer specimen.

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 Body structure of origin. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Breast cancer specimen.

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

Body structure of origin [Anatomy] in Breast cancer specimen
Body structure of origin
Anatomy; bod; Bodies; Br ca spec; Brst; CA; Ca spec; Nominal; Pathology; Point in time; Random; Spec; Struct of origin

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

Body structure of origin Nom (Breast cancer specimen)Body structure of origin [Anatomy] in Breast cancer specimenStruct of origin Br ca specBody structure of originPATHBody structure of origin, Breast cancer specimenAnat

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code85303-6

SystemLOINC

Display nameBody structure of origin Nom (Breast cancer specimen)

DescriptionBody structure of origin

Short nameStruct of origin Br ca spec

ComponentBody structure of origin

PropertyAnat

TimingPt

System (specimen)Breast cancer specimen

ScaleNom

ClassPATH

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.61

Last changed2.61

Consumer names

Body structure of origin, Breast cancer specimen

Part names

Body structure of originAnatPtBreast cancer specimenNomAnatomyPoint in time (spot)

About this content

This page is prepared by HealthAssure's clinical team using official coding standards from LOINC. AI tools assist with drafting explanations, which are then reviewed and verified by healthcare professionals for accuracy. This content is for informational purposes and does not replace professional medical advice. Meet our team.