Category 6 - PATHOLOGY SERVICES
73364 - Additional Information
Analysis of tumour tissue, requested by a specialist or consultant physician, that:
(a) is for:
(i) the characterisation of MYC gene rearrangement; and
(ii) if the results of the characterisation mentioned in subparagraph (i) are positive—the characterisation of either or both of BCL2 gene rearrangement and BCL6 gene rearrangement; and
(b) is for a patient:
(i) for whom MYC immunohistochemistry is non-negative; and
(ii) with clinical or laboratory evidence, including morphological features, of diffuse large B-cell lymphoma or high grade B-cell lymphoma; and
(c) is not performed in conjunction with item 73365
Applicable only once per lifetime
Fee: $400.00 Benefit: 75% = $300.00 85% = $340.00
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