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Category 6 - PATHOLOGY SERVICES
73340 - Additional Information
Detection of a known mutation in the RET gene in an asymptomatic relative of a patient with a documented pathogenic germline RET mutation requested by a specialist or consultant physician who manages the treatment of the patient.
One test. (Item is subject to rule 25)
Fee: $200.00 Benefit: 75% = $150.00 85% = $170.00
(See para PN.0.23 of explanatory notes to this Category)
Associated Notes
Category 6 - PATHOLOGY SERVICES
PN.0.23
Informed consent and genetic counselling for genetic tests
Prior to ordering these tests (73297, 73300, 73305, 73334, 73339, 73340, 73393, 73394, 73417 and 73418) 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.
Related Items: 73297 73300 73305 73334 73339 73340 73393 73394 73417 73418
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