Table 5. Per Sample Component Costs for Xpert®MTB/RIF, by Number of Individuals and Samples Evaluated.
Cost Component (per sample) | Cost for 1651 Individuals 1 sample per individual* | Cost for 1651 Individuals 3 samples per individual** |
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Machine Cost (Calculated using base case depreciated machine cost shown above) | $3.63 | $1.21 |
Gene Xpert®MTB/RIF Cartridges | $62.50 | $62.50 |
Calibration Module | $0.27 | $0.09 |
Laboratory Technologist | $66.63 | $22.21 |
Total per Sample | $133.03 | $86.01 |
Total per Individual Investigated | $133.03 | $258.03 |
* Cost used in base case analysis as well as Sensitivity Analysis 2a (Hospital discharge with 1 negative test)
** Cost used in Sensitivity Analysis 1 (3 sputum samples per individual) and Sensitivity Analysis 2b (Hospital discharge with 3 negative tests)