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. 2024 Mar 1;24:279. doi: 10.1186/s12885-024-12003-4

Table 3.

The result of cost ($US) simulation of genetic screening tests for the genetic strategies

Cost items Costs for population-based screening strategy % of total cost Costs for FH-based screening strategy % of total cost
Genetic counseling and genetic screening BRCA tests 350,420,813 96.36 7,202,469 40.64
Preventive surgical interventions and associated costs 4,280,310 1.18 1,715,237 9.68
Preventive interventions (mammography and annual MRI) 68,157 0.02 27,312 0.15
Total direct medical costs 354,769,280 97.56 8,945,018 50.47
Total direct non-medical costs 8,881,488 2.44 8,777,327 49.53
Total direct medical and non-medical costs 363,650,768 100 17,722,345 100
Number of people entered into the models 2,176,919 2,176,919
Number of high-risk individuals identified 12,271 4,917
Cost per screening 167.05 8.14

*US $1 in 2021 = 230,000 IRR