Resources
Final report for the self-collection vs practitioner collection project 2 (SCoPE2)
SCoPE2 confirms HPV self-collection as accurate and efficient for cervical screening. Validated MSwab method boosts efficiency, safety, access and scalability. The method is now approved in Australia and adopted in New Zealand.
Guideline for substantiating claims for diagnostic imaging and pathology services rendered to emergency department patients of public hospitals
This guideline outlines what you can do to substantiate diagnostic imaging and pathology services rendered to emergency department patients of public hospitals and claimed under Medicare.
Guideline for substantiating that a valid referral existed (from pathology or diagnostic imaging)
This guideline outlines what you can do to substantiate a service to be requested by another medical practitioner for Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) items 57521 and 65070.
Final report for the Pathology informatics and interoperability pilot: pathology and the patient project
The pathology informatics interoperability pilot tested Standardised Pathology Informatics in Australia (SPIA) guideline adoption, showing benefits of interoperability and identifying barriers in laboratories, clinicians and patient care.
National Cervical Screening Program – Quick Reference Guide
This table shows the guidelines for pathology testing of cervical and vaginal samples.
Budget 2024–25: Reforming pathology application charging arrangements – Implementation update
This Budget 2024–25 fact sheet outlines the reforms to the pathology fees application charging arrangements.
Final report for the Emergency Department Pathology Order Support Tool (ED POST) project
ED-POST is a prototype decision support tool for Emergency Departments, designed to improve pathology test ordering. Developed via stakeholder input and trialled across NSW sites, it aims to reduce low-value care and enhance diagnostic stewardship.
Final report for the Quality use of non-invasive prenatal RHD testing project
ANZSBT’s project supports safer pregnancy care with non-invasive prenatal RhD testing (RHD NIPT). It demonstrates how targeted RhD immunoglobulin use reduces unnecessary procedures, improves equity, and enhances public health outcomes across Australia.
Final report for the Development of an external quality assessment to measure the quality of genomic pathology reports project
RCPAQAP developed a machine learning-based EQA model to assess genomic pathology report quality. Findings revealed inconsistent reporting across laboratories. A standardised template was proposed to improve accuracy, clarity, and clinical relevance in genetic reporting.
Claiming Medicare Benefits – Date of Service for Pathology Providers
Information regarding submitting claims for Medicare benefits.
Quality Use of Pathology Program (QUPP) project grants 2021–23
This document provides feedback to applicants for the Quality Use of Pathology Program Projects grant round (2021–23) GO5049 that was open on GrantConnect from 3 September 2021 to 19 October 2021.
Quality Use of Pathology (QUP) Project Stream – Final report for the Common Sense Pathology 2018–2021 project
This final report outlines what The Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia Common Sense Pathology project achieved. The QUPP funded this project between 2018 and 2021.
Reporting pathology or diagnostic imaging prohibited practices
Use this form if you are a requester or provider of diagnostic imaging (DI) or pathology services and want to let us know about another person who has asked for or accepted or
offered or provided a prohibited benefit, or made a threat.
offered or provided a prohibited benefit, or made a threat.
Guaranteeing Medicare – Investing in pathology
A Budget 2021–22 fact sheet.
Quality Use of Pathology (QUP) Project Stream – Final report Pathology, Information, Terminology and Units Standardisation project (PITUS 18–20)
This final report outlines what The Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia (RCPA) PITUS 18–20 project achieved. The QUPP funded previous phases of this project.
Budget 2020-21: Strengthening Primary Care – COVID-19 pandemic response – pathology
A Budget 2020-21 fact sheet.
Budget 2020-21: Aged Care – COVID-19 pandemic response – pathology testing in aged care
A Budget 2020-21 fact sheet.
Quality Use of Pathology (QUP) Project Stream – Final report for the structured pathology reporting of cancer in Australia 2017–20 project
This final report outlines the results of the Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia structured pathology reporting of cancer in Australia 2017–20 project.
Quality Use of Pathology (QUP) Project Stream – Final report for the development of quality assurance programs for DNA extraction project
This final report outlines the results of the Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia Quality Assurance Programs project to develop quality assurance programs for DNA extraction.
Quality Use of Pathology (QUP) Project Stream – Final report for the exploration of integrated NATA–RCPAQAP predictive modelling
This final report outlines what the Australian National University exploration of predictive integrated National Association of Testing Authorities (NATA) and Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia Quality Assurance Programs (RCPAQAP) modelling to improve pathology quality project achieved.
Quality Use of Pathology (QUP) Project Stream – Final report for the enhancement of the Lab Tests Online website project
This final report outlines what the Australasian Association of Clinical Biochemistry and Laboratory Medicine enhancement of the Lab Tests Online website project achieved.
Quality Use of Pathology (QUP) Project Stream – Final report for the development and pilot of a quality assurance program
This final report outlines the results of the Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia Quality Assurance Programs pilot project for a quality assurance program for proficiency testing in cardiovascular disease.
COVID-19 National Health Plan – Aged Care – Pathology Testing in Aged Care
A fact sheet about the Australian Government's response to the COVID-19 outbreak. This fact sheet is about funding for specialist inreach pathology testing for COVID-19 and influenza in residential aged care facilities.
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.
Quality Use of Pathology (QUP) Project Stream – Final report for the enhancing patient outcomes
This final report outlines the results of the Macquarie University project to enhance patient outcomes through evaluation of the appropriateness and quality use of pathology in general practice.
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