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. 2016 Feb 27;7(3):185–194. doi: 10.1007/s12687-016-0266-4

Table 2.

Example of patient pathway units of activity, and associated costs

Pathway 6
Activity Sub activity Cost (£)
Oncology referral Oncology clinic appointment 168.00
Appointment administration Referral received and processed 5.07
Referral triaged 1.17
Request documents 8.82
Clinical review 21.85
Appointment arranged 3.49
Clinic preparation 2.74
Clinic related activity Clinic appointment 104.80
Post appointment letter 11.18
Post appointment administration 5.17
Blood sample Phlebotomy 3.00
BRCA full gene test 540.00
Follow up appointment administration Appointment arranged 3.49
Clinic preparation 2.74
Follow up clinic related activity Clinic appointment 104.80
Post appointment letter 11.18
Post appointment administration 5.17
Higher risk surveillance Mammography 628.30