Item Number
73341
Description

Fluorescence in situ hybridisation (FISH) test of tumour tissue from a patient with a new diagnosis of locally advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer, which is of non-squamous histology or histology not otherwise specified, with documented evidence of anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK) immunoreactivity by immunohistochemical (IHC) examination giving a staining intensity score > 0, and with documented absence of activating mutations of the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) gene, requested by a specialist or consultant physician, if the test is: (a) to determine if requirements relating to ALK gene rearrangement status for access to an immunotherapy listed under the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) are fulfilled; and (b) not associated with a service to which item 73437 or 73439 applies

Medicare Schedule Fee
$400.00
Invoice Total
$400.00