Population genetic screening for haemochromatosis: identifying asymptomatic "at risk" homozygous individuals
Mundy L, Merlin T
Record ID 32006000563
English
Authors' results and conclusions:
Population screening for haemochromatosis has not been assessed, however use of the Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) item number (66794) is increasing and it is showing signs of rapidly diffusing throughout the Australian health system. Limited prevalence studies indicate that population screening for hereditary haemochromatosis has the potential to deliver both long and short-term benefits.
Authors' recommendations:
HealthPACT recommends that this technology be referred to the Pathology Services Tables Committee.
Details
Project Status:
Completed
Year Published:
2003
URL for published report:
Not Available
English language abstract:
An English language summary is available
Publication Type:
Not Assigned
Country:
Australia
MeSH Terms
- Homozygote
- Hemochromatosis
Contact
Organisation Name:
Adelaide Health Technology Assessment
Contact Address:
School of Public Health, Mail Drop 545, University of Adelaide, Adelaide SA 5005, AUSTRALIA, Tel: +61 8 8313 4617
Contact Name:
ahta@adelaide.edu.au
Contact Email:
ahta@adelaide.edu.au
Copyright:
Adelaide Health Technology Assessment (AHTA)
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