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Total Items
5886
DVA fee schedule items
Showing 4801–4850 of 5886 Pg 97/118
Item No. Description MBS Fee DVA Fee
65158
Tests described in item 65150, other than that described in 65157, if rendered by a receiving APP - each test to a maximum of 2 tests (Item is subject to rule 6 and 18)
$74.50 $72.60
Item Number
65158
Fee Comparison
MBS
$74.50
DVA
$72.60
-$1.90 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
Pathology Fee
$72.60
Full Description
Tests described in item 65150, other than that described in 65157, 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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65159
Quantitation of circulating coagulation factor inhibitors by Bethesda assay - 1 test
$74.50 $72.60
Item Number
65159
Fee Comparison
MBS
$74.50
DVA
$72.60
-$1.90 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
Pathology Fee
$72.60
Full Description
Quantitation of circulating coagulation factor inhibitors by Bethesda assay - 1 test
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65162
Examination of a maternal blood film for the presence of fetal red blood cells (Kleihauer test)
$11.00 $10.70
Item Number
65162
Fee Comparison
MBS
$11.00
DVA
$10.70
-$0.30 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
Pathology Fee
$10.70
Full Description
Examination of a maternal blood film for the presence of fetal red blood cells (Kleihauer test)
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65165
Detection and quantitation of fetal red blood cells in the maternal circulation by detection of red cell antigens using flow cytometric methods including (if performed) any test described in item 65070 or 65162
$36.20 $35.30
Item Number
65165
Fee Comparison
MBS
$36.20
DVA
$35.30
-$0.90 (-2%)
Additional DVA Rates
Pathology Fee
$35.30
Full Description
Detection and quantitation of fetal red blood cells in the maternal circulation by detection of red cell antigens using flow cytometric methods including (if performed) any test described in item 65070 or 65162
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65166
A test described in item 65165 if rendered by a receiving APP - 1 or more tests (Item is subject to rule 18)
$36.20 $35.30
Item Number
65166
Fee Comparison
MBS
$36.20
DVA
$35.30
-$0.90 (-2%)
Additional DVA Rates
Pathology Fee
$35.30
Full Description
A test described in item 65165 if rendered by a receiving APP - 1 or more tests (Item is subject to rule 18)
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65171
Test for the presence of antithrombin III deficiency, protein C deficiency, protein S deficiency or activated protein C resistance in a first degree relative of a person who has a proven defect of any of the above - 1 or more tests
$26.60 $25.95
Item Number
65171
Fee Comparison
MBS
$26.60
DVA
$25.95
-$0.65 (-2%)
Additional DVA Rates
Pathology Fee
$25.95
Full Description
Test for the presence of antithrombin III deficiency, protein C deficiency, protein S deficiency or activated protein C resistance in a first degree relative of a person who has a proven defect of any of the above - 1 or more tests
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65175
Test for the presence of antithrombin III deficiency, protein C deficiency, protein S deficiency, lupus anticoagulant, activated protein C resistance - where the request for the test(s) specifically identifies that the patient has a history of venous thromboembolism - quantitation by 1 or more techniques - 1 test (Item is subject to Rule 6)
$26.60 $25.95
Item Number
65175
Fee Comparison
MBS
$26.60
DVA
$25.95
-$0.65 (-2%)
Additional DVA Rates
Pathology Fee
$25.95
Full Description
Test for the presence of antithrombin III deficiency, protein C deficiency, protein S deficiency, lupus anticoagulant, activated protein C resistance - where the request for the test(s) specifically identifies that the patient has a history of venous thromboembolism - quantitation by 1 or more techniques - 1 test (Item is subject to Rule 6)
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65176
2 tests described in item 65175 (Item is subject to rule 6)
$51.10 $49.80
Item Number
65176
Fee Comparison
MBS
$51.10
DVA
$49.80
-$1.30 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
Pathology Fee
$49.80
Full Description
2 tests described in item 65175 (Item is subject to rule 6)
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65177
3 tests described in item 65175 (Item is subject to rule 6)
$75.60 $73.70
Item Number
65177
Fee Comparison
MBS
$75.60
DVA
$73.70
-$1.90 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
Pathology Fee
$73.70
Full Description
3 tests described in item 65175 (Item is subject to rule 6)
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65178
4 tests described in item 65175 (Item is subject to rule 6)
$100.05 $97.50
Item Number
65178
Fee Comparison
MBS
$100.05
DVA
$97.50
-$2.55 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
Pathology Fee
$97.50
Full Description
4 tests described in item 65175 (Item is subject to rule 6)
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65179
5 tests described in item 65175 (Item is subject to rule 6)
$124.50 $121.35
Item Number
65179
Fee Comparison
MBS
$124.50
DVA
$121.35
-$3.15 (-3%)
Additional DVA Rates
Pathology Fee
$121.35
Full Description
5 tests described in item 65175 (Item is subject to rule 6)
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65180
A test described in item 65175, if rendered by a receiving APA, where no tests in the item have been rendered by the referring APA - 1 test (Item is subject to rule 6 and 18)
$26.60 $25.95
Item Number
65180
Fee Comparison
MBS
$26.60
DVA
$25.95
-$0.65 (-2%)
Additional DVA Rates
Pathology Fee
$25.95
Full Description
A test described in item 65175, if rendered by a receiving APA, where no tests in the item have been rendered by the referring APA - 1 test (Item is subject to rule 6 and 18)
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65181
A test described in item 65175, if rendered by a receiving APP, if one or more tests described in the item have been rendered by the referring APP - one test (Item is subject to rule 6 and 18)
$24.45 $23.85
Item Number
65181
Fee Comparison
MBS
$24.45
DVA
$23.85
-$0.60 (-2%)
Additional DVA Rates
Pathology Fee
$23.85
Full Description
A test described in item 65175, if rendered by a receiving APP, if one or more tests described in the item have been rendered by the referring APP - one test (Item is subject to rule 6 and 18)
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66500
Quantitation in serum, plasma, urine or other body fluid (except amniotic fluid), by any method except reagent tablet or reagent strip (with or without reflectance meter) of: acid phosphatase, alanine aminotransferase, albumin, alkaline phosphatase, ammonia, amylase, aspartate aminotransferase, bicarbonate, bilirubin (total), bilirubin (any fractions), C-reactive protein, calcium (total or corrected for albumin), chloride, creatine kinase, creatinine, gamma glutamyl transferase, globulin, glucose, lactate dehydrogenase, lipase, magnesium, phosphate, potassium, sodium, total protein, total cholesterol, triglycerides, urate or urea - 1 test
$9.70 $9.70
Item Number
66500
Fee Comparison
MBS
$9.70
DVA
$9.70
Additional DVA Rates
Pathology Fee
$9.70
Full Description
Quantitation in serum, plasma, urine or other body fluid (except amniotic fluid), by any method except reagent tablet or reagent strip (with or without reflectance meter) of: acid phosphatase, alanine aminotransferase, albumin, alkaline phosphatase, ammonia, amylase, aspartate aminotransferase, bicarbonate, bilirubin (total), bilirubin (any fractions), C-reactive protein, calcium (total or corrected for albumin), chloride, creatine kinase, creatinine, gamma glutamyl transferase, globulin, glucose, lactate dehydrogenase, lipase, magnesium, phosphate, potassium, sodium, total protein, total cholesterol, triglycerides, urate or urea - 1 test
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66503
2 tests described in item 66500
$11.65 $11.65
Item Number
66503
Fee Comparison
MBS
$11.65
DVA
$11.65
Additional DVA Rates
Pathology Fee
$11.65
Full Description
2 tests described in item 66500
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66506
3 tests described in item 66500
$13.65 $13.65
Item Number
66506
Fee Comparison
MBS
$13.65
DVA
$13.65
Additional DVA Rates
Pathology Fee
$13.65
Full Description
3 tests described in item 66500
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66509
4 tests described in item 66500
$15.65 $15.65
Item Number
66509
Fee Comparison
MBS
$15.65
DVA
$15.65
Additional DVA Rates
Pathology Fee
$15.65
Full Description
4 tests described in item 66500
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66512
5 or more tests described in item 66500
$17.70 $17.70
Item Number
66512
Fee Comparison
MBS
$17.70
DVA
$17.70
Additional DVA Rates
Pathology Fee
$17.70
Full Description
5 or more tests described in item 66500
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66517
Quantitation of bile acids in blood in pregnancy. Applicable not more than 3 times in a pregnancy.
$19.65 $19.65
Item Number
66517
Fee Comparison
MBS
$19.65
DVA
$19.65
Additional DVA Rates
Pathology Fee
$19.65
Full Description
Quantitation of bile acids in blood in pregnancy. Applicable not more than 3 times in a pregnancy.
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66518
Investigation of cardiac or skeletal muscle damage by quantitative measurement of creatine kinase isoenzymes, troponin or myoglobin in blood - testing on 1 specimen in a 24 hour period
$20.05 $20.05
Item Number
66518
Fee Comparison
MBS
$20.05
DVA
$20.05
Additional DVA Rates
Pathology Fee
$20.05
Full Description
Investigation of cardiac or skeletal muscle damage by quantitative measurement of creatine kinase isoenzymes, troponin or myoglobin in blood - testing on 1 specimen in a 24 hour period
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66519
Investigation of cardiac or skeletal muscle damage by quantitative measurement of creatine kinase isoenzymes, troponin or myoglobin in blood - testing on 2 or more specimens in a 24 hour period
$40.15 $40.15
Item Number
66519
Fee Comparison
MBS
$40.15
DVA
$40.15
Additional DVA Rates
Pathology Fee
$40.15
Full Description
Investigation of cardiac or skeletal muscle damage by quantitative measurement of creatine kinase isoenzymes, troponin or myoglobin in blood - testing on 2 or more specimens in a 24 hour period
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66520
Fibroblast growth factor 23 quantification in serum or plasma, requested by a specialist or consultant physician to determine eligibility for a relevant treatment listed on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme
$90.00 $90.00
Item Number
66520
Fee Comparison
MBS
$90.00
DVA
$90.00
Additional DVA Rates
Pathology Fee
$90.00
Full Description
Fibroblast growth factor 23 quantification in serum or plasma, requested by a specialist or consultant physician to determine eligibility for a relevant treatment listed on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme
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66522
Faecal calprotectin test for the diagnosis of inflammatory bowel disease, if all the following apply: the patient is under 50 years of age; the patient has gastrointestinal symptoms suggestive of inflammatory or functional bowel disease of more than 6 weeks’ duration; infectious causes have been excluded; the likelihood of malignancy has been assessed as low; no relevant clinical alarms are present
$75.00 $75.00
Item Number
66522
Fee Comparison
MBS
$75.00
DVA
$75.00
Additional DVA Rates
Pathology Fee
$75.00
Full Description
Faecal calprotectin test for the diagnosis of inflammatory bowel disease, if all the following apply: the patient is under 50 years of age; the patient has gastrointestinal symptoms suggestive of inflammatory or functional bowel disease of more than 6 weeks’ duration; infectious causes have been excluded; the likelihood of malignancy has been assessed as low; no relevant clinical alarms are present
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66523
Faecal calprotectin test for the diagnosis of inflammatory bowel disease, if all the following apply: the results of a service to which item 66522 applies were inconclusive for the patient (that is, the results showed a faecal calprotectin level of more than 50 μg/g but not more than 100 μg/g); the patient has ongoing gastrointestinal symptoms suggestive of inflammatory or functional bowel disease; the service is requested by a specialist or consultant physician practising as a specialist gastroenterologist; the request indicates that an endoscopic examination is not initially required; no relevant clinical alarms are present
$75.00 $75.00
Item Number
66523
Fee Comparison
MBS
$75.00
DVA
$75.00
Additional DVA Rates
Pathology Fee
$75.00
Full Description
Faecal calprotectin test for the diagnosis of inflammatory bowel disease, if all the following apply: the results of a service to which item 66522 applies were inconclusive for the patient (that is, the results showed a faecal calprotectin level of more than 50 μg/g but not more than 100 μg/g); the patient has ongoing gastrointestinal symptoms suggestive of inflammatory or functional bowel disease; the service is requested by a specialist or consultant physician practising as a specialist gastroenterologist; the request indicates that an endoscopic examination is not initially required; no relevant clinical alarms are present
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66525
Faecal calprotectin test for the management of a symptomatic patient with diagnosed inflammatory bowel disease, requested by or on behalf of a specialist or consultant physician
$75.00 $75.00
Item Number
66525
Fee Comparison
MBS
$75.00
DVA
$75.00
Additional DVA Rates
Pathology Fee
$75.00
Full Description
Faecal calprotectin test for the management of a symptomatic patient with diagnosed inflammatory bowel disease, requested by or on behalf of a specialist or consultant physician
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66536
Quantitation of HDL cholesterol
$11.05 $11.05
Item Number
66536
Fee Comparison
MBS
$11.05
DVA
$11.05
Additional DVA Rates
Pathology Fee
$11.05
Full Description
Quantitation of HDL cholesterol
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66539
Electrophoresis of serum for demonstration of lipoprotein subclasses, if the cholesterol is >6.5 mmol/L and triglyceride >4.0 mmol/L or in the diagnosis of types III and IV hyperlipidaemia - (Item is subject to rule 25)
$30.60 $30.60
Item Number
66539
Fee Comparison
MBS
$30.60
DVA
$30.60
Additional DVA Rates
Pathology Fee
$30.60
Full Description
Electrophoresis of serum for demonstration of lipoprotein subclasses, if the cholesterol is >6.5 mmol/L and triglyceride >4.0 mmol/L or in the diagnosis of types III and IV hyperlipidaemia - (Item is subject to rule 25)
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66542
Oral glucose tolerance test for the diagnosis of diabetes mellitus that includes: (a) administration of glucose; and (b) at least 2 measurements of blood glucose; and (c) (if performed) any test described in item 66695
$18.95 $18.95
Item Number
66542
Fee Comparison
MBS
$18.95
DVA
$18.95
Additional DVA Rates
Pathology Fee
$18.95
Full Description
Oral glucose tolerance test for the diagnosis of diabetes mellitus that includes: (a) administration of glucose; and (b) at least 2 measurements of blood glucose; and (c) (if performed) any test described in item 66695
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66545
Oral glucose challenge test in pregnancy for the detection of gestational diabetes that includes: (a) administration of glucose; and (b) 1 or 2 measurements of blood glucose; and (c) (if performed) any test in item 66695
$15.80 $15.80
Item Number
66545
Fee Comparison
MBS
$15.80
DVA
$15.80
Additional DVA Rates
Pathology Fee
$15.80
Full Description
Oral glucose challenge test in pregnancy for the detection of gestational diabetes that includes: (a) administration of glucose; and (b) 1 or 2 measurements of blood glucose; and (c) (if performed) any test in item 66695
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66548
Oral glucose tolerance test in pregnancy for the diagnosis of gestational diabetes that includes: (a) administration of glucose; and (b) at least 3 measurements of blood glucose; and (c) any test in item 66695 (if performed)
$19.90 $19.90
Item Number
66548
Fee Comparison
MBS
$19.90
DVA
$19.90
Additional DVA Rates
Pathology Fee
$19.90
Full Description
Oral glucose tolerance test in pregnancy for the diagnosis of gestational diabetes that includes: (a) administration of glucose; and (b) at least 3 measurements of blood glucose; and (c) any test in item 66695 (if performed)
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66551
Quantitation of glycated haemoglobin performed in the management of established diabetes (See para PR.2.2 of explanatory notes to this Category)
$16.80 $16.80
Item Number
66551
Fee Comparison
MBS
$16.80
DVA
$16.80
Additional DVA Rates
Pathology Fee
$16.80
Full Description
Quantitation of glycated haemoglobin performed in the management of established diabetes (See para PR.2.2 of explanatory notes to this Category)
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66554
Quantitation of glycated haemoglobin performed in the management of pre-existing diabetes where the patient is pregnant - including a service in item 66551 (if performed) - (Item is subject to rule 25)
$16.80 $16.80
Item Number
66554
Fee Comparison
MBS
$16.80
DVA
$16.80
Additional DVA Rates
Pathology Fee
$16.80
Full Description
Quantitation of glycated haemoglobin performed in the management of pre-existing diabetes where the patient is pregnant - including a service in item 66551 (if performed) - (Item is subject to rule 25)
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66557
Quantitation of fructosamine performed in the management of established diabetes - each test to a maximum of 4 tests in a 12 month period
$9.70 $9.70
Item Number
66557
Fee Comparison
MBS
$9.70
DVA
$9.70
Additional DVA Rates
Pathology Fee
$9.70
Full Description
Quantitation of fructosamine performed in the management of established diabetes - each test to a maximum of 4 tests in a 12 month period
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66560
Microalbumin - quantitation in urine
$20.10 $20.10
Item Number
66560
Fee Comparison
MBS
$20.10
DVA
$20.10
Additional DVA Rates
Pathology Fee
$20.10
Full Description
Microalbumin - quantitation in urine
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66563
Osmolality, estimation by osmometer, in serum or in urine - 1 or more tests
$24.70 $24.70
Item Number
66563
Fee Comparison
MBS
$24.70
DVA
$24.70
Additional DVA Rates
Pathology Fee
$24.70
Full Description
Osmolality, estimation by osmometer, in serum or in urine - 1 or more tests
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66566
Quantitation of: (a) blood gases (including pO2, oxygen saturation and pCO2) ; and (b) bicarbonate and pH; including any other measurement (eg. haemoglobin, lactate, potassium or ionised calcium) or calculation performed on the same specimen - 1 or more tests on 1 specimen
$33.70 $33.70
Item Number
66566
Fee Comparison
MBS
$33.70
DVA
$33.70
Additional DVA Rates
Pathology Fee
$33.70
Full Description
Quantitation of: (a) blood gases (including pO2, oxygen saturation and pCO2) ; and (b) bicarbonate and pH; including any other measurement (eg. haemoglobin, lactate, potassium or ionised calcium) or calculation performed on the same specimen - 1 or more tests on 1 specimen
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66569
Quantitation of blood gases, bicarbonate and pH as described in item 66566 on 2 specimens performed within any 1 day
$42.60 $42.60
Item Number
66569
Fee Comparison
MBS
$42.60
DVA
$42.60
Additional DVA Rates
Pathology Fee
$42.60
Full Description
Quantitation of blood gases, bicarbonate and pH as described in item 66566 on 2 specimens performed within any 1 day
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66572
Quantitation of blood gases, bicarbonate and pH as described in item 66566 on 3 specimens performed within any 1 day
$51.55 $51.55
Item Number
66572
Fee Comparison
MBS
$51.55
DVA
$51.55
Additional DVA Rates
Pathology Fee
$51.55
Full Description
Quantitation of blood gases, bicarbonate and pH as described in item 66566 on 3 specimens performed within any 1 day
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66575
Quantitation of blood gases, bicarbonate and pH as described in item 66566 on 4 specimens performed within any 1 day
$60.45 $60.45
Item Number
66575
Fee Comparison
MBS
$60.45
DVA
$60.45
Additional DVA Rates
Pathology Fee
$60.45
Full Description
Quantitation of blood gases, bicarbonate and pH as described in item 66566 on 4 specimens performed within any 1 day
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66578
Quantitation of blood gases, bicarbonate and pH as described in item 66566 on 5 specimens performed within any 1 day
$69.35 $69.35
Item Number
66578
Fee Comparison
MBS
$69.35
DVA
$69.35
Additional DVA Rates
Pathology Fee
$69.35
Full Description
Quantitation of blood gases, bicarbonate and pH as described in item 66566 on 5 specimens performed within any 1 day
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66581
Quantitation of blood gases, bicarbonate and pH as described in item 66566 on 6 or more specimens performed within any 1 day
$78.25 $78.25
Item Number
66581
Fee Comparison
MBS
$78.25
DVA
$78.25
Additional DVA Rates
Pathology Fee
$78.25
Full Description
Quantitation of blood gases, bicarbonate and pH as described in item 66566 on 6 or more specimens performed within any 1 day
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66584
Quantitation of ionised calcium (except if performed as part of item 66566) - 1 test
$9.70 $9.70
Item Number
66584
Fee Comparison
MBS
$9.70
DVA
$9.70
Additional DVA Rates
Pathology Fee
$9.70
Full Description
Quantitation of ionised calcium (except if performed as part of item 66566) - 1 test
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66585
Quantification of laboratory‑based BNP or NT‑proBNP testing in a patient with systemic sclerosis (scleroderma) to assess risk of pulmonary arterial hypertension Maximum of 2 tests in a 12 month period
$58.50 $58.50
Item Number
66585
Fee Comparison
MBS
$58.50
DVA
$58.50
Additional DVA Rates
Pathology Fee
$58.50
Full Description
Quantification of laboratory‑based BNP or NT‑proBNP testing in a patient with systemic sclerosis (scleroderma) to assess risk of pulmonary arterial hypertension Maximum of 2 tests in a 12 month period
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66586
Quantification of BNP or NT-proBNP testing in a patient with diagnosed pulmonary arterial hypertension to monitor for disease progression Applicable 4 times in any 12-month period
$58.50 $58.50
Item Number
66586
Fee Comparison
MBS
$58.50
DVA
$58.50
Additional DVA Rates
Pathology Fee
$58.50
Full Description
Quantification of BNP or NT-proBNP testing in a patient with diagnosed pulmonary arterial hypertension to monitor for disease progression Applicable 4 times in any 12-month period
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66587
Urine acidification test for the diagnosis of renal tubular acidosis including the administration of an acid load, and pH measurements on 4 or more urine specimens and at least 1 blood specimen
$47.55 $47.55
Item Number
66587
Fee Comparison
MBS
$47.55
DVA
$47.55
Additional DVA Rates
Pathology Fee
$47.55
Full Description
Urine acidification test for the diagnosis of renal tubular acidosis including the administration of an acid load, and pH measurements on 4 or more urine specimens and at least 1 blood specimen
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66590
Calculus, analysis of 1 or more
$30.60 $30.60
Item Number
66590
Fee Comparison
MBS
$30.60
DVA
$30.60
Additional DVA Rates
Pathology Fee
$30.60
Full Description
Calculus, analysis of 1 or more
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66593
Ferritin - quantitation, except if requested as part of iron studies
$18.00 $18.00
Item Number
66593
Fee Comparison
MBS
$18.00
DVA
$18.00
Additional DVA Rates
Pathology Fee
$18.00
Full Description
Ferritin - quantitation, except if requested as part of iron studies
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66596
Iron studies, consisting of quantitation of: (a) serum iron; and (b) transferrin or iron binding capacity; and (c) ferritin
$32.55 $32.55
Item Number
66596
Fee Comparison
MBS
$32.55
DVA
$32.55
Additional DVA Rates
Pathology Fee
$32.55
Full Description
Iron studies, consisting of quantitation of: (a) serum iron; and (b) transferrin or iron binding capacity; and (c) ferritin
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66605
Vitamins - quantitation of vitamins B1, B2, B3, B6 or C in blood, urine or other body fluid - 1 or more tests
$30.60 $30.60
Item Number
66605
Fee Comparison
MBS
$30.60
DVA
$30.60
Additional DVA Rates
Pathology Fee
$30.60
Full Description
Vitamins - quantitation of vitamins B1, B2, B3, B6 or C in blood, urine or other body fluid - 1 or more tests
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66606
A test described in item 66605 if rendered by a receiving APP - 1 or more tests (Item is subject to rule 18 and 25)
$30.60 $30.60
Item Number
66606
Fee Comparison
MBS
$30.60
DVA
$30.60
Additional DVA Rates
Pathology Fee
$30.60
Full Description
A test described in item 66605 if rendered by a receiving APP - 1 or more tests (Item is subject to rule 18 and 25)
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MBS Fee
$74.50
DVA Fee
$72.60
Category
Category 6 — Pathology
Description
Tests described in item 65150, other than that described in 65157, if rendered by a receiving APP - each test to a maximum of 2 tests (Item is subject to rule 6 and 18)
MBS Fee
$74.50
DVA Fee
$72.60
Category
Category 6 — Pathology
Description
Quantitation of circulating coagulation factor inhibitors by Bethesda assay - 1 test
MBS Fee
$11.00
DVA Fee
$10.70
Category
Category 6 — Pathology
Description
Examination of a maternal blood film for the presence of fetal red blood cells (Kleihauer test)
MBS Fee
$36.20
DVA Fee
$35.30
Category
Category 6 — Pathology
Description
Detection and quantitation of fetal red blood cells in the maternal circulation by detection of red cell antigens using flow cytometric methods including (if performed) any test described in item 65070 or 65162
MBS Fee
$36.20
DVA Fee
$35.30
Category
Category 6 — Pathology
Description
A test described in item 65165 if rendered by a receiving APP - 1 or more tests (Item is subject to rule 18)
MBS Fee
$26.60
DVA Fee
$25.95
Category
Category 6 — Pathology
Description
Test for the presence of antithrombin III deficiency, protein C deficiency, protein S deficiency or activated protein C resistance in a first degree relative of a person who has a proven defect of any of the above - 1 or more tests
MBS Fee
$26.60
DVA Fee
$25.95
Category
Category 6 — Pathology
Description
Test for the presence of antithrombin III deficiency, protein C deficiency, protein S deficiency, lupus anticoagulant, activated protein C resistance - where the request for the test(s) specifically identifies that the patient has a history of venous thromboembolism - quantitation by 1 or more techniques - 1 test (Item is subject to Rule 6)
MBS Fee
$51.10
DVA Fee
$49.80
Category
Category 6 — Pathology
Description
2 tests described in item 65175 (Item is subject to rule 6)
MBS Fee
$75.60
DVA Fee
$73.70
Category
Category 6 — Pathology
Description
3 tests described in item 65175 (Item is subject to rule 6)
MBS Fee
$100.05
DVA Fee
$97.50
Category
Category 6 — Pathology
Description
4 tests described in item 65175 (Item is subject to rule 6)
MBS Fee
$124.50
DVA Fee
$121.35
Category
Category 6 — Pathology
Description
5 tests described in item 65175 (Item is subject to rule 6)
MBS Fee
$26.60
DVA Fee
$25.95
Category
Category 6 — Pathology
Description
A test described in item 65175, if rendered by a receiving APA, where no tests in the item have been rendered by the referring APA - 1 test (Item is subject to rule 6 and 18)
MBS Fee
$24.45
DVA Fee
$23.85
Category
Category 6 — Pathology
Description
A test described in item 65175, if rendered by a receiving APP, if one or more tests described in the item have been rendered by the referring APP - one test (Item is subject to rule 6 and 18)
MBS Fee
$9.70
DVA Fee
$9.70
Category
Category 6 — Pathology
Description
Quantitation in serum, plasma, urine or other body fluid (except amniotic fluid), by any method except reagent tablet or reagent strip (with or without reflectance meter) of: acid phosphatase, alanine aminotransferase, albumin, alkaline phosphatase, ammonia, amylase, aspartate aminotransferase, bicarbonate, bilirubin (total), bilirubin (any fractions), C-reactive protein, calcium (total or corrected for albumin), chloride, creatine kinase, creatinine, gamma glutamyl transferase, globulin, glucose, lactate dehydrogenase, lipase, magnesium, phosphate, potassium, sodium, total protein, total cholesterol, triglycerides, urate or urea - 1 test
MBS Fee
$11.65
DVA Fee
$11.65
Category
Category 6 — Pathology
Description
2 tests described in item 66500
MBS Fee
$13.65
DVA Fee
$13.65
Category
Category 6 — Pathology
Description
3 tests described in item 66500
MBS Fee
$15.65
DVA Fee
$15.65
Category
Category 6 — Pathology
Description
4 tests described in item 66500
MBS Fee
$17.70
DVA Fee
$17.70
Category
Category 6 — Pathology
Description
5 or more tests described in item 66500
MBS Fee
$19.65
DVA Fee
$19.65
Category
Category 6 — Pathology
Description
Quantitation of bile acids in blood in pregnancy. Applicable not more than 3 times in a pregnancy.
MBS Fee
$20.05
DVA Fee
$20.05
Category
Category 6 — Pathology
Description
Investigation of cardiac or skeletal muscle damage by quantitative measurement of creatine kinase isoenzymes, troponin or myoglobin in blood - testing on 1 specimen in a 24 hour period
MBS Fee
$40.15
DVA Fee
$40.15
Category
Category 6 — Pathology
Description
Investigation of cardiac or skeletal muscle damage by quantitative measurement of creatine kinase isoenzymes, troponin or myoglobin in blood - testing on 2 or more specimens in a 24 hour period
MBS Fee
$90.00
DVA Fee
$90.00
Category
Category 6 — Pathology
Description
Fibroblast growth factor 23 quantification in serum or plasma, requested by a specialist or consultant physician to determine eligibility for a relevant treatment listed on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme
MBS Fee
$75.00
DVA Fee
$75.00
Category
Category 6 — Pathology
Description
Faecal calprotectin test for the diagnosis of inflammatory bowel disease, if all the following apply: the patient is under 50 years of age; the patient has gastrointestinal symptoms suggestive of inflammatory or functional bowel disease of more than 6 weeks’ duration; infectious causes have been excluded; the likelihood of malignancy has been assessed as low; no relevant clinical alarms are present
MBS Fee
$75.00
DVA Fee
$75.00
Category
Category 6 — Pathology
Description
Faecal calprotectin test for the diagnosis of inflammatory bowel disease, if all the following apply: the results of a service to which item 66522 applies were inconclusive for the patient (that is, the results showed a faecal calprotectin level of more than 50 μg/g but not more than 100 μg/g); the patient has ongoing gastrointestinal symptoms suggestive of inflammatory or functional bowel disease; the service is requested by a specialist or consultant physician practising as a specialist gastroenterologist; the request indicates that an endoscopic examination is not initially required; no relevant clinical alarms are present
MBS Fee
$75.00
DVA Fee
$75.00
Category
Category 6 — Pathology
Description
Faecal calprotectin test for the management of a symptomatic patient with diagnosed inflammatory bowel disease, requested by or on behalf of a specialist or consultant physician
MBS Fee
$11.05
DVA Fee
$11.05
Category
Category 6 — Pathology
Description
Quantitation of HDL cholesterol
MBS Fee
$30.60
DVA Fee
$30.60
Category
Category 6 — Pathology
Description
Electrophoresis of serum for demonstration of lipoprotein subclasses, if the cholesterol is >6.5 mmol/L and triglyceride >4.0 mmol/L or in the diagnosis of types III and IV hyperlipidaemia - (Item is subject to rule 25)
MBS Fee
$18.95
DVA Fee
$18.95
Category
Category 6 — Pathology
Description
Oral glucose tolerance test for the diagnosis of diabetes mellitus that includes: (a) administration of glucose; and (b) at least 2 measurements of blood glucose; and (c) (if performed) any test described in item 66695
MBS Fee
$15.80
DVA Fee
$15.80
Category
Category 6 — Pathology
Description
Oral glucose challenge test in pregnancy for the detection of gestational diabetes that includes: (a) administration of glucose; and (b) 1 or 2 measurements of blood glucose; and (c) (if performed) any test in item 66695
MBS Fee
$19.90
DVA Fee
$19.90
Category
Category 6 — Pathology
Description
Oral glucose tolerance test in pregnancy for the diagnosis of gestational diabetes that includes: (a) administration of glucose; and (b) at least 3 measurements of blood glucose; and (c) any test in item 66695 (if performed)
MBS Fee
$16.80
DVA Fee
$16.80
Category
Category 6 — Pathology
Description
Quantitation of glycated haemoglobin performed in the management of established diabetes (See para PR.2.2 of explanatory notes to this Category)
MBS Fee
$16.80
DVA Fee
$16.80
Category
Category 6 — Pathology
Description
Quantitation of glycated haemoglobin performed in the management of pre-existing diabetes where the patient is pregnant - including a service in item 66551 (if performed) - (Item is subject to rule 25)
MBS Fee
$9.70
DVA Fee
$9.70
Category
Category 6 — Pathology
Description
Quantitation of fructosamine performed in the management of established diabetes - each test to a maximum of 4 tests in a 12 month period
MBS Fee
$20.10
DVA Fee
$20.10
Category
Category 6 — Pathology
Description
Microalbumin - quantitation in urine
MBS Fee
$24.70
DVA Fee
$24.70
Category
Category 6 — Pathology
Description
Osmolality, estimation by osmometer, in serum or in urine - 1 or more tests
MBS Fee
$33.70
DVA Fee
$33.70
Category
Category 6 — Pathology
Description
Quantitation of: (a) blood gases (including pO2, oxygen saturation and pCO2) ; and (b) bicarbonate and pH; including any other measurement (eg. haemoglobin, lactate, potassium or ionised calcium) or calculation performed on the same specimen - 1 or more tests on 1 specimen
MBS Fee
$42.60
DVA Fee
$42.60
Category
Category 6 — Pathology
Description
Quantitation of blood gases, bicarbonate and pH as described in item 66566 on 2 specimens performed within any 1 day
MBS Fee
$51.55
DVA Fee
$51.55
Category
Category 6 — Pathology
Description
Quantitation of blood gases, bicarbonate and pH as described in item 66566 on 3 specimens performed within any 1 day
MBS Fee
$60.45
DVA Fee
$60.45
Category
Category 6 — Pathology
Description
Quantitation of blood gases, bicarbonate and pH as described in item 66566 on 4 specimens performed within any 1 day
MBS Fee
$69.35
DVA Fee
$69.35
Category
Category 6 — Pathology
Description
Quantitation of blood gases, bicarbonate and pH as described in item 66566 on 5 specimens performed within any 1 day
MBS Fee
$78.25
DVA Fee
$78.25
Category
Category 6 — Pathology
Description
Quantitation of blood gases, bicarbonate and pH as described in item 66566 on 6 or more specimens performed within any 1 day
MBS Fee
$9.70
DVA Fee
$9.70
Category
Category 6 — Pathology
Description
Quantitation of ionised calcium (except if performed as part of item 66566) - 1 test
MBS Fee
$58.50
DVA Fee
$58.50
Category
Category 6 — Pathology
Description
Quantification of laboratory‑based BNP or NT‑proBNP testing in a patient with systemic sclerosis (scleroderma) to assess risk of pulmonary arterial hypertension Maximum of 2 tests in a 12 month period
MBS Fee
$58.50
DVA Fee
$58.50
Category
Category 6 — Pathology
Description
Quantification of BNP or NT-proBNP testing in a patient with diagnosed pulmonary arterial hypertension to monitor for disease progression Applicable 4 times in any 12-month period
MBS Fee
$47.55
DVA Fee
$47.55
Category
Category 6 — Pathology
Description
Urine acidification test for the diagnosis of renal tubular acidosis including the administration of an acid load, and pH measurements on 4 or more urine specimens and at least 1 blood specimen
MBS Fee
$30.60
DVA Fee
$30.60
Category
Category 6 — Pathology
Description
Calculus, analysis of 1 or more
MBS Fee
$18.00
DVA Fee
$18.00
Category
Category 6 — Pathology
Description
Ferritin - quantitation, except if requested as part of iron studies
MBS Fee
$32.55
DVA Fee
$32.55
Category
Category 6 — Pathology
Description
Iron studies, consisting of quantitation of: (a) serum iron; and (b) transferrin or iron binding capacity; and (c) ferritin
MBS Fee
$30.60
DVA Fee
$30.60
Category
Category 6 — Pathology
Description
Vitamins - quantitation of vitamins B1, B2, B3, B6 or C in blood, urine or other body fluid - 1 or more tests
MBS Fee
$30.60
DVA Fee
$30.60
Category
Category 6 — Pathology
Description
A test described in item 66605 if rendered by a receiving APP - 1 or more tests (Item is subject to rule 18 and 25)
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