TABLE 2.
Comparison of Calgary Laboratory Services study costs for using OSOM Trich and the WP slide exam for T. vaginalis detection
| Test | Cost ($) of total materialsa | Cost ($) of total MLA/MLT time | Total FTE/mo | No. of tests/mo | Total monthly costb ($) | Total annual costc ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wet Prep Exam | 426.00 | 4,767.21 | 0.55 | 1700 | 5,193.21 | 62,318.52 |
| OSOM Trich | 9,360.54 | 2,564.73 | 0.34 | 1700 | 11,925.27 | 143,103.24 |
| Immediate effects of change to OSOM Trich | +8,934.54 | −2,202.48 | −0.21 | No change | +6,732.06 | +80,784.72 |
a
Total material costs included the cost of all supplies and reagents.
b
Total costs include the Canadian goods and services tax, but not shipping and handling; costs were calculated based on a volume of 1,700 specimens per month and a positivity rate of 2%.
c
The projected annual resources used were extrapolated from the monthly labor/materials costs.