Table 6.
Cost and affordability of DM-CVD selected diagnostic/screening tests in the private hospitals
| Test | Median (IQR) price in UgX | Median price in USD | Monthly cost in USD | Days’ wages for test |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A: Affordable diagnostic tests | ||||
| RBG | 5000 (5000–6950) | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.1 |
| Urinalysis | 6250 (5000–10,000) | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.3 |
| Serum ketones | 10,000 (10000–10,000) | 2.8 | 2.8 | 2.1 |
| Serum uric acid | 10,000 (10000–15,500) | 2.8 | 2.8 | 2.1 |
| Serum urea | 11,000 (10000–19,900) | 3.1 | 3.1 | 2.4 |
| Serum creatinine | 11,000 (10000–20,000) | 3.1 | 3.1 | 2.4 |
| B: Unaffordable diagnostic tests | ||||
| CBC | 15,000 (13000–20,000) | 4.2 | 4.2 | 3.2 |
| Serum electrolytes | 25,000 (15000–30,000) | 6.9 | 6.9 | 5.3 |
| Coagulation profile | 30,000 (20000–30,000) | 8.3 | 8.3 | 6.4 |
| Chest X-ray | 30,000 (25000–45,000) | 8.3 | 8.3 | 6.4 |
| Lipid profile | 35,000 (30000–41,000) | 9.7 | 9.7 | 7.5 |
| Liver function tests | 36,000 (27500–47,850) | 10.0 | 10.0 | 7.7 |
| Serum HbA1c | 40,000 (35000–40,000) | 11.1 | 11.1 | 8.6 |
| Microalbuminuria | 45,000 (45000–45,000) | 12.5 | 12.5 | 9.6 |
| Electrocardiography | 50,000 (40000–52,000) | 13.8 | 13.8 | 10.7 |
| Serum troponin | 53,000 (45000–60,000) | 14.7 | 14.7 | 11.3 |
| Thyroid function tests | 100,000(77500–149,000) | 27.8 | 27.8 | 21.4 |
| Echocardiography | 155,000 (100000–175,000) | 43.1 | 43.1 | 33.1 |
| Serum natriuretic peptides | 190,000 (150000–275,000) | 52.8 | 52.8 | 40.6 |
RBG Random blood glucose, CBC Complete blood count, HbA1c Glycated haemoglobin, UgX Uganda shillings, USD US dollars