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Category 6 - PATHOLOGY SERVICES
73300 - Additional Information
Detection of mutation of the FMR1 gene where:
(a) the patient exhibits intellectual disability, ataxia, neurodegeneration, or premature ovarian failure consistent with an FMRI mutation; or
(b) the patient has a relative with a FMR1 mutation
1 or more tests
Fee: $101.30 Benefit: 75% = $76.00 85% = $86.15
(See para PN.0.23 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Associated Notes
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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