TABLE 1.
Diagnostic algorithm | Component assay | Material cost per test ($) | No. of tests required | Total material cost ($) |
---|---|---|---|---|
Chek Complete (GDH plus toxin A/B), followed by PCR | C. Diff Chek Complete | 11.50 | 284 | 3,266.00 |
GeneXpert PCR | 33.38 | 28 | 934.64 | |
Total cost | 4,200.64 | |||
Chek-60 (GDH alone), followed by PCR | C. Diff Chek 60 | 7.35 | 284 | 2,087.40 |
GeneXpert PCR | 33.38 | 55 | 1,835.90 | |
Total cost | 3,923.30 |