Table 3.
Total Laboratory Cost Between Calypte Products and other Commonly Used Rapid Test Kits in Cameroon
| Test Kits | AWARE OMT ($) | AWARE BSP ($) | Bioline ($) | Determine ($) | CAMSTIX ($) | Oraquick ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of Test Device | 3.000 | 1.700 | 1.700 | 1.34 | 1.49 | 5.77 |
| Supplies not Included with Test | 0.116 | 3.140 | 3.140 | 3.540 | 3.86 | 0.116 |
| Personnel costs (based on 1 hour work/person) | 1.60 | 2.50 | 2.50 | 2.50 | 2.50 | 1.60 |
| Total Cost ($) | $4.716 | $7.33 | $7.33 | $7.18 | $7.35 | $7.48 |