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Category 6 - PATHOLOGY SERVICES
73334 - Additional Information
Detection of germline mutations of the von Hippel-Lindau (VHL) gene in biological relatives of a patient with a known mutation in the VHL gene
Fee: $340.00 Benefit: 75% = $255.00 85% = $289.00
(See para PN.0.23 of explanatory notes to this Category)
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Category 6 - PATHOLOGY SERVICES
PN.0.23
Detection of mutation tests (Items 73297, 73300, 73305, 73334, 73339 and 73340)
Prior to ordering these tests (73297, 73300, 73305, 73334, 73339 and 73340) the ordering practitioner should ensure the patient (or approximate proxy) has given informed consent. Testing should only be performed after genetic counselling. Appropriate genetic counselling should be provided to the patient either by the specialist treating practitioner, a genetic counselling service or a clinical geneticist on referral. Further counselling may be necessary upon receipt of the test results.
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