TABLE III.
Cost of achieving a diagnosis in a modelled base-case patient
| Item | Cost (2015 CA$) |
|---|---|
| Initial radiology consultation | 50 |
| Interpretation of ... | |
| Bilateral mammograms | 64 |
| Additional cone views | 22 |
| Unilateral ultrasonography images | 40 |
| Image-guided core biopsy and radiography of biopsy specimen | 94 |
| Pathology analysisa | 340 |
| Surgical consultation | 160 |
| TOTAL | 770 |
a
Cost includes tissue processing and block embedding, preparation of slides, immunohistochemistry for biomarkers (estrogen, progesterone, and HER2 receptors), and professional fee for technicians and pathologist to review the case.