When Can I Order That Again? — Investigation Frequency Rules for GPs

📋 Source: MBS Book, July 2026 edition (Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing): item descriptors, explanatory notes and general rules. Screening-programme eligibility: Cancer Council Australia (bowel), Cancer Council Victoria (lung), Better Health Channel (breast).
Your doctor or healthcare provider knows your history and circumstances — always follow their personalised advice over general information.
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When Can I Order That Again?
Type the test name and get the MBS frequency rule instantly.
MBS July 2026 Clinicians AU
⚠ Quick reference only. Medicare frequency limits apply per patient and were reconciled against the MBS Book on 13 October 2026. This page states Medicare rules, not clinical advice on when to test. Always verify at MBS Online. MBS Book July 2026
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