Application Detail

Status

Closed

Description 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