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Fluorescence in situ hybridisation (FISH) test of tumour tissue from a patient with a new diagnosis of locally advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer, which is of non-squamous histology or histology not otherwise specified, with documented evidence of anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK) immunoreactivity by immunohistochemical (IHC) examination giving a staining intensity score > 0, and with documented absence of activating mutations of the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) gene, requested by a specialist or consultant physician, if the test is:

(a)   to determine if requirements relating to ALK gene rearrangement status for access to an immunotherapy listed under the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) are fulfilled; and

(b)   not associated with a service to which item 73437 or 73439 applies

Fee: $400.00 Benefit: 75% = $300.00 85% = $340.00

(See para PN.7.15 of explanatory notes to this Category)

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