Applications

1390 – Epicutaneous Patch Testing

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Application details

Reason for application

Amendment to MBS item.

Service or technology in this application

Epicutaneous patch testing is a standardised testing procedure to diagnose allergic contact dermatitis.

Type: Investigative

Medical condition this application addresses

Allergic contact dermatitis is a skin condition which normally presents as an itchy, red, blistering and swollen uncomfortable skin rash. The terms eczema and dermatitis are often used synonymously but are most easily thought of as either coming from outside, from exogenous skin contact with allergens such as allergic contact dermatitis (and also irritant contact dermatitis) or various forms of endogenous eczema coming from an inherited predisposition, such as atopic eczema.

Meetings to consider this application

  • PASC meeting: 
    • 14 August 2014
    • 11 December 2014
  • ESC meeting: -
  • MSAC meeting: -