Common Acronyms Explained

For a full list of all pathology test abbreviations:

Acronym Description
AAPP  Australian Association of Pathology Practices
ACC  Approved Collection Centre
ADIA Australian Diagnostic Imaging Association
AHCA  Australian Healthcare Agreements
AMA  Australian Medical Association
ANAO  Australian National Audit Office
APA  Approved Pathology Authority
APCC  Australian Primary Care Collaborative
BEDD  Benefits of early Detection/Diagnosis of Disease
CPI  Clinical Performance Indicators
DOD  Drivers of Demand
DOG  Drivers of Growth
DoHA  Department of Health & Ageing
DVA  Department of Veterans' Affairs
EOC  Episode of Care
MA  Medicare Australia
MBS  Medicare Benefits Schedule
MOU  Memorandum of Understanding
MSAC  Medical Services Advisory Committee
NCOPP  National Coalition of Public Pathology
NPAAC  National Pathology Accreditation Advisory Council
PBS  Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme
PCC  Pathology Consultative Committee
PEI  Patient Episode Initiation
PoCT  Point of Care Testing
PST  Pathology Services Table
QUPP  Quality Use of Pathology Program
RCPA  Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia
TGA  Therapeutic Goods Administration

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