Table 2.
Unit cost utilised and source (in 2013 USD)
| Cost component | Unit cost (USD) | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Clinic visit (medical consultation) | 10.88 | (17) |
| Clinic visit (drug collection/injections) | 4.89 | (17) |
| Inpatient day (central TB Hospital) | 44.44 | (17) |
| Inpatient day (local sub‐acute facility) | 117.62 | Study data |
| Xpert MTB/RIF | 16.9 | Cunnama L. et al. Unpublished data |
| Microscopy tests | 6.3 | Cunnama L. et al. Unpublished data |
| Sputum liquid culture | 12.9 | Cunnama L. et al. Unpublished data |
| First‐line drug sensitivity test (LPA) | 20.3 | Cunnama L. et al. Unpublished data |
| Second‐line DST (2 drugs) | 25.1 | Cunnama L. et al. Unpublished data |
| X‐ray (digital) | 24.01 | South African Department of Home Affairs, 2013 public sector price |
| Kidney test | 12.45 | (8) |
| Liver functioning test | 17.24 | (8) |
| TSH | 23.94 | (8) |
| Audiogram | 29.28 | (8) |
| HIV rapid screening test | 6.03 | (8) |
| CD4 count + viral load | 59.30 | (8) |
USD, US dollars; LPA, line probe assay; DST, drug susceptibility testing; TSH, thyroid stimulating hormone; HIV, human immunodeficiency virus.