- Status Complete
- Type New application
- Pre-PASC consultation Closed
- Pre-MSAC consultation Closed
- Outcome Not supported
Application details
Reason for application
New MBS item.
Service or technology in this application
Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) testing is a method used to rapidly make copies of a small DNA sample and amplify it to a large enough amount to study in detail. PCR tests work by taking a sample of blood, saliva, mucus, or tissue. An enzyme called polymerase is added to the sample. This causes the sample to produce copies, which is repeated multiple times. If a virus or pathogen is present, it will be indicated on the testing machine.
Type: Investigative technology
Medical condition this application addresses
Hepatitis delta virus (HDV) is a rare blood-borne virus that occurs in people infected with the hepatitis B virus. The liver disease associated with HDV runs a more progressive course than chronic hepatitis B, and may lead to cirrhosis within 2 years in 10–15% of patients.
Application documents
Application form
Consultation survey
PICO confirmation
Public summary document
PICO confirmation
Public summary document
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Consultation survey and deadlines
- PASC consultation: Closed
- MSAC consultation: Closed Friday 16 February 2024
Meetings to consider this application
- PASC meeting: 13–14 April 2022
- ESC meeting: 15–16 February 2024
- MSAC meeting: 4–5 April 2024