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Total Items
5886
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Item No. Description MBS Fee DVA Fee
71091
2 tests described in item 71089 (Item is subject to rule 6)
$55.50 $54.10
Item Number
71091
Fee Comparison
MBS
$55.50
DVA
$54.10
-$1.40 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
Pathology Fee
$54.10
Full Description
2 tests described in item 71089 (Item is subject to rule 6)
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71092
Tests described in item 71089, other than that described in 71090, if rendered by a receiving APP - each test to a maximum of 2 tests (Item is subject to rule 6 and 18)
$24.90 $24.25
Item Number
71092
Fee Comparison
MBS
$24.90
DVA
$24.25
-$0.65 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
Pathology Fee
$24.25
Full Description
Tests described in item 71089, other than that described in 71090, if rendered by a receiving APP - each test to a maximum of 2 tests (Item is subject to rule 6 and 18)
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71093
3 or more tests described in item 71089 (Item is subject to rule 6)
$80.35 $78.30
Item Number
71093
Fee Comparison
MBS
$80.35
DVA
$78.30
-$2.05 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
Pathology Fee
$78.30
Full Description
3 or more tests described in item 71089 (Item is subject to rule 6)
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71095
Quantitation of serum or plasma eosinophil cationic protein, or both, to a maximum of 3 assays in 1 year, for monitoring the response to therapy in corticosteroid treated asthma, in a child aged less than 12 years
$42.60 $41.50
Item Number
71095
Fee Comparison
MBS
$42.60
DVA
$41.50
-$1.10 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
Pathology Fee
$41.50
Full Description
Quantitation of serum or plasma eosinophil cationic protein, or both, to a maximum of 3 assays in 1 year, for monitoring the response to therapy in corticosteroid treated asthma, in a child aged less than 12 years
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71096
A test described in item 71095 if rendered by a receiving APP. (Item is subject to rule 18)
$42.60 $41.50
Item Number
71096
Fee Comparison
MBS
$42.60
DVA
$41.50
-$1.10 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
Pathology Fee
$41.50
Full Description
A test described in item 71095 if rendered by a receiving APP. (Item is subject to rule 18)
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71097
Antinuclear antibodies - detection in serum or other body fluids, including quantitation if required
$25.70 $25.05
Item Number
71097
Fee Comparison
MBS
$25.70
DVA
$25.05
-$0.65 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
Pathology Fee
$25.05
Full Description
Antinuclear antibodies - detection in serum or other body fluids, including quantitation if required
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71099
Double-stranded DNA antibodies - quantitation by 1 or more methods other than the Crithidia method
$27.85 $27.15
Item Number
71099
Fee Comparison
MBS
$27.85
DVA
$27.15
-$0.70 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
Pathology Fee
$27.15
Full Description
Double-stranded DNA antibodies - quantitation by 1 or more methods other than the Crithidia method
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71101
Antibodies to 1 or more extractable nuclear antigens - detection in serum or other body fluids
$18.25 $17.80
Item Number
71101
Fee Comparison
MBS
$18.25
DVA
$17.80
-$0.45 (-2%)
Additional DVA Rates
Pathology Fee
$17.80
Full Description
Antibodies to 1 or more extractable nuclear antigens - detection in serum or other body fluids
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71103
Characterisation of an antibody detected in a service described in item 71101 (including that service)
$54.70 $53.30
Item Number
71103
Fee Comparison
MBS
$54.70
DVA
$53.30
-$1.40 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
Pathology Fee
$53.30
Full Description
Characterisation of an antibody detected in a service described in item 71101 (including that service)
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71106
Rheumatoid factor - detection by any technique in serum or other body fluids, including quantitation if required
$11.85 $11.55
Item Number
71106
Fee Comparison
MBS
$11.85
DVA
$11.55
-$0.30 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
Pathology Fee
$11.55
Full Description
Rheumatoid factor - detection by any technique in serum or other body fluids, including quantitation if required
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71119
Antibodies to tissue antigens not elsewhere specified in this Table - detection, including quantitation if required, of 1 antibody
$18.20 $17.75
Item Number
71119
Fee Comparison
MBS
$18.20
DVA
$17.75
-$0.45 (-2%)
Additional DVA Rates
Pathology Fee
$17.75
Full Description
Antibodies to tissue antigens not elsewhere specified in this Table - detection, including quantitation if required, of 1 antibody
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71121
Detection of 2 antibodies specified in item 71119
$21.85 $21.30
Item Number
71121
Fee Comparison
MBS
$21.85
DVA
$21.30
-$0.55 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
Pathology Fee
$21.30
Full Description
Detection of 2 antibodies specified in item 71119
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71123
Detection of 3 antibodies specified in item 71119
$25.50 $24.85
Item Number
71123
Fee Comparison
MBS
$25.50
DVA
$24.85
-$0.65 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
Pathology Fee
$24.85
Full Description
Detection of 3 antibodies specified in item 71119
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71125
Detection of 4 or more antibodies specified in item 71119
$29.05 $28.30
Item Number
71125
Fee Comparison
MBS
$29.05
DVA
$28.30
-$0.75 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
Pathology Fee
$28.30
Full Description
Detection of 4 or more antibodies specified in item 71119
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71127
Functional tests for lymphocytes - quantitation other than by microscopy of: (a) proliferation induced by 1 or more mitogens; or (b) proliferation induced by 1 or more antigens; or (c) estimation of 1 or more mixed lymphocyte reactions; including a test described in item 65066 or 65070 (if performed), 1 of this item to a maximum of 2 in a 12 month period
$185.30 $180.60
Item Number
71127
Fee Comparison
MBS
$185.30
DVA
$180.60
-$4.70 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
Pathology Fee
$180.60
Full Description
Functional tests for lymphocytes - quantitation other than by microscopy of: (a) proliferation induced by 1 or more mitogens; or (b) proliferation induced by 1 or more antigens; or (c) estimation of 1 or more mixed lymphocyte reactions; including a test described in item 65066 or 65070 (if performed), 1 of this item to a maximum of 2 in a 12 month period
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71129
2 tests described in item 71127
$228.90 $223.10
Item Number
71129
Fee Comparison
MBS
$228.90
DVA
$223.10
-$5.80 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
Pathology Fee
$223.10
Full Description
2 tests described in item 71127
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71131
3 or more tests described in item 71127
$272.45 $265.55
Item Number
71131
Fee Comparison
MBS
$272.45
DVA
$265.55
-$6.90 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
Pathology Fee
$265.55
Full Description
3 or more tests described in item 71127
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71133
Investigation of recurrent infection by qualitative assessment for the presence of defects in oxidative pathways in neutrophils by the nitroblue tetrazolium (NBT) reduction test
$10.95 $10.65
Item Number
71133
Fee Comparison
MBS
$10.95
DVA
$10.65
-$0.30 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
Pathology Fee
$10.65
Full Description
Investigation of recurrent infection by qualitative assessment for the presence of defects in oxidative pathways in neutrophils by the nitroblue tetrazolium (NBT) reduction test
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71134
Investigation of recurrent infection by quantitative assessment of oxidative pathways by flow cytometric techniques, including a test described in 71133 (if performed)
$109.30 $106.55
Item Number
71134
Fee Comparison
MBS
$109.30
DVA
$106.55
-$2.75 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
Pathology Fee
$106.55
Full Description
Investigation of recurrent infection by quantitative assessment of oxidative pathways by flow cytometric techniques, including a test described in 71133 (if performed)
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71135
Quantitation of neutrophil function, comprising at least 2 of the following: (a) chemotaxis; (b) phagocytosis; (c) oxidative metabolism; (d) bactericidal activity; including any test described in items 65066, 65070, 71133 or 71134 (if performed), 1 of this item to a maximum of 2 in a 12 month period
$218.50 $212.95
Item Number
71135
Fee Comparison
MBS
$218.50
DVA
$212.95
-$5.55 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
Pathology Fee
$212.95
Full Description
Quantitation of neutrophil function, comprising at least 2 of the following: (a) chemotaxis; (b) phagocytosis; (c) oxidative metabolism; (d) bactericidal activity; including any test described in items 65066, 65070, 71133 or 71134 (if performed), 1 of this item to a maximum of 2 in a 12 month period
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71137
Quantitation of cell-mediated immunity by multiple antigen delayed type hypersensitivity intradermal skin testing using a minimum of 7 antigens, 1 of this item to a maximum of 2 in a 12 month period
$31.80 $31.00
Item Number
71137
Fee Comparison
MBS
$31.80
DVA
$31.00
-$0.80 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
Pathology Fee
$31.00
Full Description
Quantitation of cell-mediated immunity by multiple antigen delayed type hypersensitivity intradermal skin testing using a minimum of 7 antigens, 1 of this item to a maximum of 2 in a 12 month period
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71139
Characterisation of 3 or more leucocyte surface antigens by immunofluorescence or immunoenzyme techniques to assess lymphoid or myeloid cell populations, including a total lymphocyte count or total leucocyte count by any method, on 1 or more specimens of blood, CSF or serous fluid
$109.30 $106.55
Item Number
71139
Fee Comparison
MBS
$109.30
DVA
$106.55
-$2.75 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
Pathology Fee
$106.55
Full Description
Characterisation of 3 or more leucocyte surface antigens by immunofluorescence or immunoenzyme techniques to assess lymphoid or myeloid cell populations, including a total lymphocyte count or total leucocyte count by any method, on 1 or more specimens of blood, CSF or serous fluid
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71141
Characterisation of 3 or more leucocyte surface antigens by immunofluorescence or immunoenzyme techniques to assess lymphoid or myeloid cell populations on 1 or more disaggregated tissue specimens
$207.35 $202.10
Item Number
71141
Fee Comparison
MBS
$207.35
DVA
$202.10
-$5.25 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
Pathology Fee
$202.10
Full Description
Characterisation of 3 or more leucocyte surface antigens by immunofluorescence or immunoenzyme techniques to assess lymphoid or myeloid cell populations on 1 or more disaggregated tissue specimens
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71143
Characterisation of 6 or more leucocyte surface antigens by immunofluorescence or immunoenzyme techniques to assess lymphoid or myeloid cell populations for the diagnosis (but not monitoring) of an immunological or haematological malignancy, including a service described in 1 or both of items 71139 and 71141 (if performed), on a specimen of blood, CSF, serous fluid or disaggregated tissue
$273.15 $266.25
Item Number
71143
Fee Comparison
MBS
$273.15
DVA
$266.25
-$6.90 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
Pathology Fee
$266.25
Full Description
Characterisation of 6 or more leucocyte surface antigens by immunofluorescence or immunoenzyme techniques to assess lymphoid or myeloid cell populations for the diagnosis (but not monitoring) of an immunological or haematological malignancy, including a service described in 1 or both of items 71139 and 71141 (if performed), on a specimen of blood, CSF, serous fluid or disaggregated tissue
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71145
Characterisation of 6 or more leucocyte surface antigens by immunofluorescence or immunoenzyme techniques to assess lymphoid or myeloid cell populations for the diagnosis (but not monitoring) of an immunological or haematological malignancy, including a service described in 1 or more of items 71139, 71141 and 71143 (if performed), on 2 or more specimens of disaggregated tissues or 1 specimen of disaggregated tissue and 1 or more specimens of blood, CSF or serous fluid
$446.00 $434.70
Item Number
71145
Fee Comparison
MBS
$446.00
DVA
$434.70
-$11.30 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
Pathology Fee
$434.70
Full Description
Characterisation of 6 or more leucocyte surface antigens by immunofluorescence or immunoenzyme techniques to assess lymphoid or myeloid cell populations for the diagnosis (but not monitoring) of an immunological or haematological malignancy, including a service described in 1 or more of items 71139, 71141 and 71143 (if performed), on 2 or more specimens of disaggregated tissues or 1 specimen of disaggregated tissue and 1 or more specimens of blood, CSF or serous fluid
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71146
Enumeration of CD34+ cells, only for the purposes of autologous or directed allogeneic haemopoietic stem cell transplantation, including a total white cell count on the pherisis collection
$109.30 $106.55
Item Number
71146
Fee Comparison
MBS
$109.30
DVA
$106.55
-$2.75 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
Pathology Fee
$106.55
Full Description
Enumeration of CD34+ cells, only for the purposes of autologous or directed allogeneic haemopoietic stem cell transplantation, including a total white cell count on the pherisis collection
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71147
HLA-B27 typing (Item is subject to rule 27)
$42.60 $41.50
Item Number
71147
Fee Comparison
MBS
$42.60
DVA
$41.50
-$1.10 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
Pathology Fee
$41.50
Full Description
HLA-B27 typing (Item is subject to rule 27)
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71148
A test described in item 71147 if rendered by a receiving APP. (Item is subject to rule 18 and 27)
$42.60 $41.50
Item Number
71148
Fee Comparison
MBS
$42.60
DVA
$41.50
-$1.10 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
Pathology Fee
$41.50
Full Description
A test described in item 71147 if rendered by a receiving APP. (Item is subject to rule 18 and 27)
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71149
Complete tissue typing for 4 HLA-A and HLA-B Class I antigens (including any separation of leucocytes), including (if performed) a service described in item 71147
$113.75 $110.85
Item Number
71149
Fee Comparison
MBS
$113.75
DVA
$110.85
-$2.90 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
Pathology Fee
$110.85
Full Description
Complete tissue typing for 4 HLA-A and HLA-B Class I antigens (including any separation of leucocytes), including (if performed) a service described in item 71147
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71151
Tissue typing for HLA-DR, HLA-DP and HLA-DQ Class II antigens (including any separation of leucocytes) - phenotyping or genotyping of 2 or more antigens
$124.85 $121.70
Item Number
71151
Fee Comparison
MBS
$124.85
DVA
$121.70
-$3.15 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
Pathology Fee
$121.70
Full Description
Tissue typing for HLA-DR, HLA-DP and HLA-DQ Class II antigens (including any separation of leucocytes) - phenotyping or genotyping of 2 or more antigens
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71153
Investigations in the assessment or diagnosis of systemic inflammatory disease or vasculitis - antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody immunofluorescence (ANCA test), antineutrophil proteinase 3 antibody (PR-3 ANCA test), antimyeloperoxidase antibody (MPO ANCA test) or antiglomerular basement membrane antibody (GBM test) - detection of 1 antibody (Item is subject to rule 6 and 23)
$36.30 $35.40
Item Number
71153
Fee Comparison
MBS
$36.30
DVA
$35.40
-$0.90 (-2%)
Additional DVA Rates
Pathology Fee
$35.40
Full Description
Investigations in the assessment or diagnosis of systemic inflammatory disease or vasculitis - antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody immunofluorescence (ANCA test), antineutrophil proteinase 3 antibody (PR-3 ANCA test), antimyeloperoxidase antibody (MPO ANCA test) or antiglomerular basement membrane antibody (GBM test) - detection of 1 antibody (Item is subject to rule 6 and 23)
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71154
A test described in item 71153, if rendered by a receiving APP, where no tests in the item have been rendered by the referring APP - 1 test. (Item is subject to rule 6, 18 and 23)
$36.30 $35.40
Item Number
71154
Fee Comparison
MBS
$36.30
DVA
$35.40
-$0.90 (-2%)
Additional DVA Rates
Pathology Fee
$35.40
Full Description
A test described in item 71153, if rendered by a receiving APP, where no tests in the item have been rendered by the referring APP - 1 test. (Item is subject to rule 6, 18 and 23)
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71155
Detection of 2 antibodies described in item 71153 (Item is subject to rule 6 and 23)
$49.85 $48.60
Item Number
71155
Fee Comparison
MBS
$49.85
DVA
$48.60
-$1.25 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
Pathology Fee
$48.60
Full Description
Detection of 2 antibodies described in item 71153 (Item is subject to rule 6 and 23)
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71156
Tests described in item 71153, other than that described in 71154, if rendered by a receiving APP - each test to a maximum of 3 tests (Item is subject to rule 6, 18 and 23)
$13.50 $13.15
Item Number
71156
Fee Comparison
MBS
$13.50
DVA
$13.15
-$0.35 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
Pathology Fee
$13.15
Full Description
Tests described in item 71153, other than that described in 71154, if rendered by a receiving APP - each test to a maximum of 3 tests (Item is subject to rule 6, 18 and 23)
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71157
Detection of 3 antibodies described in item 71153 (Item is subject to rule 6 and 23)
$63.35 $61.75
Item Number
71157
Fee Comparison
MBS
$63.35
DVA
$61.75
-$1.60 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
Pathology Fee
$61.75
Full Description
Detection of 3 antibodies described in item 71153 (Item is subject to rule 6 and 23)
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71159
Detection of 4 or more antibodies described in item 71153 (Item is subject to rule 6 and 23)
$76.85 $74.90
Item Number
71159
Fee Comparison
MBS
$76.85
DVA
$74.90
-$1.95 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
Pathology Fee
$74.90
Full Description
Detection of 4 or more antibodies described in item 71153 (Item is subject to rule 6 and 23)
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71163
Detection of one of the following antibodies (of 1 or more class or isotype) in the assessment or diagnosis of coeliac disease or other gluten hypersensitivity syndromes and including a service described in item 71066 (if performed): a) Antibodies to gliadin; or b) Antibodies to endomysium; or c) Antibodies to tissue transglutaminase; - 1 test
$26.00 $25.35
Item Number
71163
Fee Comparison
MBS
$26.00
DVA
$25.35
-$0.65 (-2%)
Additional DVA Rates
Pathology Fee
$25.35
Full Description
Detection of one of the following antibodies (of 1 or more class or isotype) in the assessment or diagnosis of coeliac disease or other gluten hypersensitivity syndromes and including a service described in item 71066 (if performed): a) Antibodies to gliadin; or b) Antibodies to endomysium; or c) Antibodies to tissue transglutaminase; - 1 test
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71164
Two or more tests described in 71163 and including a service described in 71066 (if performed)
$41.90 $40.85
Item Number
71164
Fee Comparison
MBS
$41.90
DVA
$40.85
-$1.05 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
Pathology Fee
$40.85
Full Description
Two or more tests described in 71163 and including a service described in 71066 (if performed)
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71165
Antibodies to tissue antigens (acetylcholine receptor, adrenal cortex, heart, histone, insulin, insulin receptor, intrinsic factor, islet cell, lymphocyte, neuron, ovary, parathyroid, platelet, salivary gland, skeletal muscle, skin basement membrane and intercellular substance, thyroglobulin, thyroid microsome or thyroid stimulating hormone receptor) - detection, including quantitation if required, of 1 antibody (Item is subject to rule 6)
$36.30 $35.40
Item Number
71165
Fee Comparison
MBS
$36.30
DVA
$35.40
-$0.90 (-2%)
Additional DVA Rates
Pathology Fee
$35.40
Full Description
Antibodies to tissue antigens (acetylcholine receptor, adrenal cortex, heart, histone, insulin, insulin receptor, intrinsic factor, islet cell, lymphocyte, neuron, ovary, parathyroid, platelet, salivary gland, skeletal muscle, skin basement membrane and intercellular substance, thyroglobulin, thyroid microsome or thyroid stimulating hormone receptor) - detection, including quantitation if required, of 1 antibody (Item is subject to rule 6)
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71166
Detection of 2 antibodies described in item 71165 (Item is subject to rule 6)
$49.85 $48.60
Item Number
71166
Fee Comparison
MBS
$49.85
DVA
$48.60
-$1.25 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
Pathology Fee
$48.60
Full Description
Detection of 2 antibodies described in item 71165 (Item is subject to rule 6)
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71167
Detection of 3 antibodies described in item 71165 (Item is subject to rule 6)
$63.35 $61.75
Item Number
71167
Fee Comparison
MBS
$63.35
DVA
$61.75
-$1.60 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
Pathology Fee
$61.75
Full Description
Detection of 3 antibodies described in item 71165 (Item is subject to rule 6)
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71168
Detection of 4 or more antibodies described in item 71165 (Item is subject to rule 6)
$76.85 $74.90
Item Number
71168
Fee Comparison
MBS
$76.85
DVA
$74.90
-$1.95 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
Pathology Fee
$74.90
Full Description
Detection of 4 or more antibodies described in item 71165 (Item is subject to rule 6)
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71169
A test described in item 71165, if rendered by a receiving APP, where no tests in the item have been rendered by the referring APP - 1 test (Item is subject to rule 6 and 18)
$36.30 $35.40
Item Number
71169
Fee Comparison
MBS
$36.30
DVA
$35.40
-$0.90 (-2%)
Additional DVA Rates
Pathology Fee
$35.40
Full Description
A test described in item 71165, if rendered by a receiving APP, where no tests in the item have been rendered by the referring APP - 1 test (Item is subject to rule 6 and 18)
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71170
Tests described in item 71165, other than that described in 71169, if rendered by a receiving APP - each test to a maximum of 3 tests (Item is subject to rule 6 and 18)
$13.50 $13.15
Item Number
71170
Fee Comparison
MBS
$13.50
DVA
$13.15
-$0.35 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
Pathology Fee
$13.15
Full Description
Tests described in item 71165, other than that described in 71169, if rendered by a receiving APP - each test to a maximum of 3 tests (Item is subject to rule 6 and 18)
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71175
A test, requested by a specialist or consultant physician, to diagnose neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD) or myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein antibody‑related demyelination (MARD), by the detection of one or more antibodies, for a patient: suspected of having NMOSD or MARD; and with any of the following: recurrent, bilateral or severe optic neuritis; recurrent longitudinal extensive transverse myelitis (LETM); area postrema syndrome (unexplained hiccups, nausea or vomiting); acute brainstem syndrome; symptomatic narcolepsy or acute diencephalic clinical syndrome with typical NMOSD magnetic resonance imaging lesions; symptomatic cerebral syndrome with typical NMOSD magnetic resonance imaging lesions; monophasic neuromyelitis optica (no recurrence, and simultaneous or closely related optic neuritis and LETM within 30 days of each other); acute disseminated encephalomyelitis; aseptic meningitis and encephalomyelitis; poor recovery from multiple sclerosis relapses Applicable not more than 4 times in 12 months
$52.55 $51.20
Item Number
71175
Fee Comparison
MBS
$52.55
DVA
$51.20
-$1.35 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
Pathology Fee
$51.20
Full Description
A test, requested by a specialist or consultant physician, to diagnose neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD) or myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein antibody‑related demyelination (MARD), by the detection of one or more antibodies, for a patient: suspected of having NMOSD or MARD; and with any of the following: recurrent, bilateral or severe optic neuritis; recurrent longitudinal extensive transverse myelitis (LETM); area postrema syndrome (unexplained hiccups, nausea or vomiting); acute brainstem syndrome; symptomatic narcolepsy or acute diencephalic clinical syndrome with typical NMOSD magnetic resonance imaging lesions; symptomatic cerebral syndrome with typical NMOSD magnetic resonance imaging lesions; monophasic neuromyelitis optica (no recurrence, and simultaneous or closely related optic neuritis and LETM within 30 days of each other); acute disseminated encephalomyelitis; aseptic meningitis and encephalomyelitis; poor recovery from multiple sclerosis relapses Applicable not more than 4 times in 12 months
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71180
Antibody to cardiolipin or beta-2 glycoprotein I - detection, including quantitation if required; one antibody specificity (IgG or IgM)
$36.30 $35.40
Item Number
71180
Fee Comparison
MBS
$36.30
DVA
$35.40
-$0.90 (-2%)
Additional DVA Rates
Pathology Fee
$35.40
Full Description
Antibody to cardiolipin or beta-2 glycoprotein I - detection, including quantitation if required; one antibody specificity (IgG or IgM)
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71183
Detection of two antibodies described in item 71180
$49.85 $48.60
Item Number
71183
Fee Comparison
MBS
$49.85
DVA
$48.60
-$1.25 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
Pathology Fee
$48.60
Full Description
Detection of two antibodies described in item 71180
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71186
Detection of three or more antibodies described in item 71180
$63.35 $61.75
Item Number
71186
Fee Comparison
MBS
$63.35
DVA
$61.75
-$1.60 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
Pathology Fee
$61.75
Full Description
Detection of three or more antibodies described in item 71180
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71189
Detection of specific IgG antibodies to 1 or more respiratory disease allergens not elsewhere specified.
$16.25 $15.85
Item Number
71189
Fee Comparison
MBS
$16.25
DVA
$15.85
-$0.40 (-2%)
Additional DVA Rates
Pathology Fee
$15.85
Full Description
Detection of specific IgG antibodies to 1 or more respiratory disease allergens not elsewhere specified.
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71192
2 items described in item 71189.
$29.80 $29.05
Item Number
71192
Fee Comparison
MBS
$29.80
DVA
$29.05
-$0.75 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
Pathology Fee
$29.05
Full Description
2 items described in item 71189.
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MBS Fee
$55.50
DVA Fee
$54.10
Category
Category 6 — Pathology
Description
2 tests described in item 71089 (Item is subject to rule 6)
MBS Fee
$24.90
DVA Fee
$24.25
Category
Category 6 — Pathology
Description
Tests described in item 71089, other than that described in 71090, if rendered by a receiving APP - each test to a maximum of 2 tests (Item is subject to rule 6 and 18)
MBS Fee
$80.35
DVA Fee
$78.30
Category
Category 6 — Pathology
Description
3 or more tests described in item 71089 (Item is subject to rule 6)
MBS Fee
$42.60
DVA Fee
$41.50
Category
Category 6 — Pathology
Description
Quantitation of serum or plasma eosinophil cationic protein, or both, to a maximum of 3 assays in 1 year, for monitoring the response to therapy in corticosteroid treated asthma, in a child aged less than 12 years
MBS Fee
$42.60
DVA Fee
$41.50
Category
Category 6 — Pathology
Description
A test described in item 71095 if rendered by a receiving APP. (Item is subject to rule 18)
MBS Fee
$25.70
DVA Fee
$25.05
Category
Category 6 — Pathology
Description
Antinuclear antibodies - detection in serum or other body fluids, including quantitation if required
MBS Fee
$27.85
DVA Fee
$27.15
Category
Category 6 — Pathology
Description
Double-stranded DNA antibodies - quantitation by 1 or more methods other than the Crithidia method
MBS Fee
$18.25
DVA Fee
$17.80
Category
Category 6 — Pathology
Description
Antibodies to 1 or more extractable nuclear antigens - detection in serum or other body fluids
MBS Fee
$54.70
DVA Fee
$53.30
Category
Category 6 — Pathology
Description
Characterisation of an antibody detected in a service described in item 71101 (including that service)
MBS Fee
$11.85
DVA Fee
$11.55
Category
Category 6 — Pathology
Description
Rheumatoid factor - detection by any technique in serum or other body fluids, including quantitation if required
MBS Fee
$18.20
DVA Fee
$17.75
Category
Category 6 — Pathology
Description
Antibodies to tissue antigens not elsewhere specified in this Table - detection, including quantitation if required, of 1 antibody
MBS Fee
$21.85
DVA Fee
$21.30
Category
Category 6 — Pathology
Description
Detection of 2 antibodies specified in item 71119
MBS Fee
$25.50
DVA Fee
$24.85
Category
Category 6 — Pathology
Description
Detection of 3 antibodies specified in item 71119
MBS Fee
$29.05
DVA Fee
$28.30
Category
Category 6 — Pathology
Description
Detection of 4 or more antibodies specified in item 71119
MBS Fee
$185.30
DVA Fee
$180.60
Category
Category 6 — Pathology
Description
Functional tests for lymphocytes - quantitation other than by microscopy of: (a) proliferation induced by 1 or more mitogens; or (b) proliferation induced by 1 or more antigens; or (c) estimation of 1 or more mixed lymphocyte reactions; including a test described in item 65066 or 65070 (if performed), 1 of this item to a maximum of 2 in a 12 month period
MBS Fee
$228.90
DVA Fee
$223.10
Category
Category 6 — Pathology
Description
2 tests described in item 71127
MBS Fee
$272.45
DVA Fee
$265.55
Category
Category 6 — Pathology
Description
3 or more tests described in item 71127
MBS Fee
$10.95
DVA Fee
$10.65
Category
Category 6 — Pathology
Description
Investigation of recurrent infection by qualitative assessment for the presence of defects in oxidative pathways in neutrophils by the nitroblue tetrazolium (NBT) reduction test
MBS Fee
$109.30
DVA Fee
$106.55
Category
Category 6 — Pathology
Description
Investigation of recurrent infection by quantitative assessment of oxidative pathways by flow cytometric techniques, including a test described in 71133 (if performed)
MBS Fee
$218.50
DVA Fee
$212.95
Category
Category 6 — Pathology
Description
Quantitation of neutrophil function, comprising at least 2 of the following: (a) chemotaxis; (b) phagocytosis; (c) oxidative metabolism; (d) bactericidal activity; including any test described in items 65066, 65070, 71133 or 71134 (if performed), 1 of this item to a maximum of 2 in a 12 month period
MBS Fee
$31.80
DVA Fee
$31.00
Category
Category 6 — Pathology
Description
Quantitation of cell-mediated immunity by multiple antigen delayed type hypersensitivity intradermal skin testing using a minimum of 7 antigens, 1 of this item to a maximum of 2 in a 12 month period
MBS Fee
$109.30
DVA Fee
$106.55
Category
Category 6 — Pathology
Description
Characterisation of 3 or more leucocyte surface antigens by immunofluorescence or immunoenzyme techniques to assess lymphoid or myeloid cell populations, including a total lymphocyte count or total leucocyte count by any method, on 1 or more specimens of blood, CSF or serous fluid
MBS Fee
$207.35
DVA Fee
$202.10
Category
Category 6 — Pathology
Description
Characterisation of 3 or more leucocyte surface antigens by immunofluorescence or immunoenzyme techniques to assess lymphoid or myeloid cell populations on 1 or more disaggregated tissue specimens
MBS Fee
$273.15
DVA Fee
$266.25
Category
Category 6 — Pathology
Description
Characterisation of 6 or more leucocyte surface antigens by immunofluorescence or immunoenzyme techniques to assess lymphoid or myeloid cell populations for the diagnosis (but not monitoring) of an immunological or haematological malignancy, including a service described in 1 or both of items 71139 and 71141 (if performed), on a specimen of blood, CSF, serous fluid or disaggregated tissue
MBS Fee
$446.00
DVA Fee
$434.70
Category
Category 6 — Pathology
Description
Characterisation of 6 or more leucocyte surface antigens by immunofluorescence or immunoenzyme techniques to assess lymphoid or myeloid cell populations for the diagnosis (but not monitoring) of an immunological or haematological malignancy, including a service described in 1 or more of items 71139, 71141 and 71143 (if performed), on 2 or more specimens of disaggregated tissues or 1 specimen of disaggregated tissue and 1 or more specimens of blood, CSF or serous fluid
MBS Fee
$109.30
DVA Fee
$106.55
Category
Category 6 — Pathology
Description
Enumeration of CD34+ cells, only for the purposes of autologous or directed allogeneic haemopoietic stem cell transplantation, including a total white cell count on the pherisis collection
MBS Fee
$42.60
DVA Fee
$41.50
Category
Category 6 — Pathology
Description
HLA-B27 typing (Item is subject to rule 27)
MBS Fee
$42.60
DVA Fee
$41.50
Category
Category 6 — Pathology
Description
A test described in item 71147 if rendered by a receiving APP. (Item is subject to rule 18 and 27)
MBS Fee
$113.75
DVA Fee
$110.85
Category
Category 6 — Pathology
Description
Complete tissue typing for 4 HLA-A and HLA-B Class I antigens (including any separation of leucocytes), including (if performed) a service described in item 71147
MBS Fee
$124.85
DVA Fee
$121.70
Category
Category 6 — Pathology
Description
Tissue typing for HLA-DR, HLA-DP and HLA-DQ Class II antigens (including any separation of leucocytes) - phenotyping or genotyping of 2 or more antigens
MBS Fee
$36.30
DVA Fee
$35.40
Category
Category 6 — Pathology
Description
Investigations in the assessment or diagnosis of systemic inflammatory disease or vasculitis - antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody immunofluorescence (ANCA test), antineutrophil proteinase 3 antibody (PR-3 ANCA test), antimyeloperoxidase antibody (MPO ANCA test) or antiglomerular basement membrane antibody (GBM test) - detection of 1 antibody (Item is subject to rule 6 and 23)
MBS Fee
$36.30
DVA Fee
$35.40
Category
Category 6 — Pathology
Description
A test described in item 71153, if rendered by a receiving APP, where no tests in the item have been rendered by the referring APP - 1 test. (Item is subject to rule 6, 18 and 23)
MBS Fee
$49.85
DVA Fee
$48.60
Category
Category 6 — Pathology
Description
Detection of 2 antibodies described in item 71153 (Item is subject to rule 6 and 23)
MBS Fee
$13.50
DVA Fee
$13.15
Category
Category 6 — Pathology
Description
Tests described in item 71153, other than that described in 71154, if rendered by a receiving APP - each test to a maximum of 3 tests (Item is subject to rule 6, 18 and 23)
MBS Fee
$63.35
DVA Fee
$61.75
Category
Category 6 — Pathology
Description
Detection of 3 antibodies described in item 71153 (Item is subject to rule 6 and 23)
MBS Fee
$76.85
DVA Fee
$74.90
Category
Category 6 — Pathology
Description
Detection of 4 or more antibodies described in item 71153 (Item is subject to rule 6 and 23)
MBS Fee
$26.00
DVA Fee
$25.35
Category
Category 6 — Pathology
Description
Detection of one of the following antibodies (of 1 or more class or isotype) in the assessment or diagnosis of coeliac disease or other gluten hypersensitivity syndromes and including a service described in item 71066 (if performed): a) Antibodies to gliadin; or b) Antibodies to endomysium; or c) Antibodies to tissue transglutaminase; - 1 test
MBS Fee
$41.90
DVA Fee
$40.85
Category
Category 6 — Pathology
Description
Two or more tests described in 71163 and including a service described in 71066 (if performed)
MBS Fee
$36.30
DVA Fee
$35.40
Category
Category 6 — Pathology
Description
Antibodies to tissue antigens (acetylcholine receptor, adrenal cortex, heart, histone, insulin, insulin receptor, intrinsic factor, islet cell, lymphocyte, neuron, ovary, parathyroid, platelet, salivary gland, skeletal muscle, skin basement membrane and intercellular substance, thyroglobulin, thyroid microsome or thyroid stimulating hormone receptor) - detection, including quantitation if required, of 1 antibody (Item is subject to rule 6)
MBS Fee
$49.85
DVA Fee
$48.60
Category
Category 6 — Pathology
Description
Detection of 2 antibodies described in item 71165 (Item is subject to rule 6)
MBS Fee
$63.35
DVA Fee
$61.75
Category
Category 6 — Pathology
Description
Detection of 3 antibodies described in item 71165 (Item is subject to rule 6)
MBS Fee
$76.85
DVA Fee
$74.90
Category
Category 6 — Pathology
Description
Detection of 4 or more antibodies described in item 71165 (Item is subject to rule 6)
MBS Fee
$36.30
DVA Fee
$35.40
Category
Category 6 — Pathology
Description
A test described in item 71165, if rendered by a receiving APP, where no tests in the item have been rendered by the referring APP - 1 test (Item is subject to rule 6 and 18)
MBS Fee
$13.50
DVA Fee
$13.15
Category
Category 6 — Pathology
Description
Tests described in item 71165, other than that described in 71169, if rendered by a receiving APP - each test to a maximum of 3 tests (Item is subject to rule 6 and 18)
MBS Fee
$52.55
DVA Fee
$51.20
Category
Category 6 — Pathology
Description
A test, requested by a specialist or consultant physician, to diagnose neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD) or myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein antibody‑related demyelination (MARD), by the detection of one or more antibodies, for a patient: suspected of having NMOSD or MARD; and with any of the following: recurrent, bilateral or severe optic neuritis; recurrent longitudinal extensive transverse myelitis (LETM); area postrema syndrome (unexplained hiccups, nausea or vomiting); acute brainstem syndrome; symptomatic narcolepsy or acute diencephalic clinical syndrome with typical NMOSD magnetic resonance imaging lesions; symptomatic cerebral syndrome with typical NMOSD magnetic resonance imaging lesions; monophasic neuromyelitis optica (no recurrence, and simultaneous or closely related optic neuritis and LETM within 30 days of each other); acute disseminated encephalomyelitis; aseptic meningitis and encephalomyelitis; poor recovery from multiple sclerosis relapses Applicable not more than 4 times in 12 months
MBS Fee
$36.30
DVA Fee
$35.40
Category
Category 6 — Pathology
Description
Antibody to cardiolipin or beta-2 glycoprotein I - detection, including quantitation if required; one antibody specificity (IgG or IgM)
MBS Fee
$49.85
DVA Fee
$48.60
Category
Category 6 — Pathology
Description
Detection of two antibodies described in item 71180
MBS Fee
$63.35
DVA Fee
$61.75
Category
Category 6 — Pathology
Description
Detection of three or more antibodies described in item 71180
MBS Fee
$16.25
DVA Fee
$15.85
Category
Category 6 — Pathology
Description
Detection of specific IgG antibodies to 1 or more respiratory disease allergens not elsewhere specified.
MBS Fee
$29.80
DVA Fee
$29.05
Category
Category 6 — Pathology
Description
2 items described in item 71189.
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