TABLE 3.
Comparison of unit cost and turnaround time for manual method for post-PCR steps
| Variablea | Conventional method data | Automated method data |
|---|---|---|
| Unit costsb ($) | ||
| All reagents and consumables | 22.6 | 21.6 |
| Equipment | 4.2 | 1.0 |
| Total | 26.8 | 22.6 |
| Unit turnaround time (h) | ||
| Handling time | 3.0 | 0.2 |
| Operating time | 3.7 | 1.1 |
| Total | 6.7 | 1.3 |
a
Computation was based on a processing batch of a full 96-well microplate: 94 samples to be genotyped and 2 controls.
b
As PCR cost is the same for both sizing methods, its cost was not included in this table.