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Cost Assumptions for the Base-Case Analysisa
| Screening Strategy | Cost Per Screen, $ | Additional Time for Testing, min |
|---|---|---|
| 2-h OGTT | 18.44 | 135 |
| Random glucose test | 5.62 | 15 |
| HbA1c | 13.90 | 15 |
| 1-h Glucose challenge test | 6.80 | 75 |
Abbreviations: HbA1c hemoglobin A1c; OGTT, oral glucose tolerance test.
The half mean hourly wage for all occupations in 2010 was $10.68 per hour. Provider time was one-fifth the cost of a primary care visit ($20).
