Table 6.
Comparison of the cost of different techniques employed for the diagnosis of malaria
| Reagents | Microscopy | BINAXNOW | CARESTART | QPCR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
QIAmp DNA Extraction |
NA | NA | NA | $2.30 |
|
TaqMan master mix and probe |
NA | NA | NA | $3.00 |
| BINAXNOW | NA | $5.00 | NA | NA |
| CARESTART | NA | NA | $1.00 | NA |
| Consumables | $2.50 | $0.20 | $0.20 | $9.50 |
| Total cost * | $2.50 | $5.20 | $1.20 | $14.80 |
| Approximate technologist time # | 90 mins | 30 mins | 30 mins | 45 mins |
* These are approximate cost estimates are in United States Dollars; it does not include tax and shipping
# Technologist time is restricted to hands-on time with sample preparation and testing