COVID-19 National Health Plan – Primary Health – MBS Pathology (Microbiology) Test for COVID-19 and Influenza

A fact sheet about the Australian Government's response to the COVID-19 outbreak. This fact sheet is about adding a new temporary item to the Medicare Benefits Schedule to provide accessible and rapid lab testing of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2.

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COVID-19 National Health Plan – Primary Health – MBS Pathology (Microbiology) Test for COVID-19 and Influenza

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General public
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This information sheet includes:

  • why is this important?
  • who benefits?
  • how can a patient get a test?
  • how much with this cost?

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