Application Detail
Status
ClosedDescription of Medical Service
Three tests used in the diagnosis and management of tuberculosis:
- Nucleic acid Amplification Test (NAAT) for diagnosis of tuberculosis (TB) infection in a person with clinical signs and symptoms of TB
- NAAT for Mycobacterial infection other than tuberculosis in tissue biopsy with consistent histopathology
- Quantiferon Gold or other interferon-gamma release immunoassays (IGRAs), as a substitute for Mantoux test (Tuberculin Skin Test, TST), for use in the diagnosis of latent tuberculosis
Description of Medical Condition
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Reason for Application
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Medical Service Type
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Previous Application Number
Not Applicable
Associated Documentation
Application Form
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PICO Confirmation
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Assessment Report
Assessment Report (PDF 1,791 KB)Public Summary Document
Public Summary Document (PDF 106 KB)
Meetings for this Application
PASC
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ESC
9 February 2012
MSAC
29 March 2012