Application Detail
Description of Medical Service
Measurement of NT-proBNP (also known as N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide, N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide or N-terminal prohormone of brain natriuretic peptide) through a blood test. The blood test is intended to enable the early detection of systemic sclerosis related pulmonary arterial hypertension, and be used as a regular assessment of pulmonary arterial hypertension disease progression.Description of Medical Condition
Systemic sclerosis (scleroderma) is a multi-organ autoimmune disease characterised by vasculopathy (disease affecting blood vessels) and fibrosis (thickening and scarring of connective tissue). Patients with systemic sclerosis are at an increased risk of pulmonary arterial hypertension. Pulmonary arterial hypertension is characterised by increased pulmonary vascular resistance (resistance against blood flow), and may be idiopathic (arising from an unknown cause), or due to other underlying factors or disease associations such as connective tissue disease.Reason for Application
New MBS itemMedical Service Type
Investigative technologyPrevious Application Number/s
Not ApplicableAssociated Documentation
Application Form
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Consultation Survey
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PASC Consultation
PASC consultation closed
MSAC Consultation
MSAC consultation input closed Friday, 10 June 2022.
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PICO Confirmation
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Assessment Report
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