73053

Cytology of a smear from cervix, where the smear is prepared by direct application of the specimen to a slide, excluding the use of liquid based slide preparation techniques, and the stained smear is microscopically examined by or on behalf of a pathologist — each examination:

 (a) for the detection of precancerous or cancerous changes in women with no symptoms, signs or recent history suggestive of cervical neoplasia; or

 (b) if a further specimen is taken due to an unsatisfactory smear taken for the purposes of paragraph (a); or

 (c) if there is inadequate information provided to use item 73055

19.00

73055

Cytology of a smear from cervix, not associated with item 73053, where the smear is prepared by direct application of the specimen to a slide, excluding the use of liquid based slide preparation techniques, and the stained smear is microscopically examined by or on behalf of a pathologist — each test:

 (a) for the management of previously detected abnormalities including precancerous or cancerous conditions; or

 (b) for the investigation of women with symptoms, signs or recent history suggestive of cervical neoplasia

19.00

73057

Cytology of a smear from vagina, not associated with item 73053 or 73055, and not to monitor hormone replacement therapy, where the smear is prepared by direct application of the specimen to a slide, excluding the use of liquid based slide preparation techniques, and the stained smear is microscopically examined by or on behalf of a pathologist — each test

19.00