Table 5.
Cost comparison of reagents used in the FLULUM and real-time RT-PCR assaya
| Method (details) | Cost/96-well plate | Cost/test |
|---|---|---|
| FLULUM (3 controls, 93 tests/plate) | ||
| RT-PCR reagents | $270.00 | $2.90 |
| Primers (forward and biotin-reverse) | $2.63 | $0.03 |
| MagPlex beads | $60.48 | $0.65 |
| Streptavidin-phycoerythrin | $9.15 | $0.10 |
| Probes/coupling reagents | $3.49 | $0.04 |
| Instrument reagents | $16.58 | $0.18 |
| Total | $362.33 | $3.90 |
| Real-time RT-PCR (2 controls, 30 tests/plate) | ||
| RT-PCR reagents | $270.00 | $9.00 |
| Primers | $0.64 | $0.02 |
| Fluorescent probes | $11.92 | $0.40 |
| Total | $282.56 | $9.42 |
a
Based on use of the Luminex MagPix Instrument. These values do not include costs for extraction, disposables, common lab reagents, labor, instrument(s), quality control, and development.