Table 1.
Cost Analysis of the Duke-Miracles In Sight Program per Donor
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Direct costs | |
| Supplies | $37.99 |
| Staffing (SRS and Donor Center) | $139.00 |
| Serology testing | $165.50 |
| Transportation | $7.80 |
| Processing (laboratory staff and supplies) | $50.00 |
| Total direct costs per donor | $400.29 |
| Indirect costsa | |
| Call center | Varies |
| Capital expenditure for research database | $10,000 amortized over 5 years |
| Fleet depreciation | 5 year straight line, weighted based on donor frequency |
| Facilities and IT infrastructure | Varies |
| Administrative and support staff | Varies |
| Total indirect costs | Varies |
a
All costs, especially indirect costs, will vary between eye banks and are dependent on square footage, donor volume, accounting methods, and so on.
IT, information technology; SRS, surgical recovery specialist.