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发表于 2021-5-15 22:43:15
A Medicare rebate for Vitamin D testing can only be claimed if the patient’s clinical history
includes one of the conditions outlined below.
Note: This information must be documented in the clinical history on the request form.
• Has signs or symptoms of osteoporosis or osteomalacia
• Has increased alkaline phosphatase and otherwise normal liver function tests
• Has hyperparathyroidism, hypo-or hypercalcaemia, or hypophosphataemia
• Is suffering from malabsorption
• Has deeply pigmented skin, or chronic and severe lack of sun exposure for cultural,
medical, occupational or residential reasons
• Is taking medication known to decrease 25OH-D levels
• Has chronic renal failure or is a renal transplant recipient
• Is less than 16 years of age and has signs or symptoms of rickets
• Has a sibling who is less than 16 years of age and has Vitamin D deficiency
• Is an infant whose mother has established Vitamin D deficiency
• Is a exclusively breastfed baby with one other risk factor mentioned above |
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