Table 2.

Reasons to use a kit instead of an LDT

Reasons	n	Weighted average rating
Saves time	145	1.1
Increased accuracy/confidence	147	1.1
Saves money	143	0.7
Minimises the need for validation per EU/national regulations	147	0.7
Difficulty in performing an LDT	147	0.7
Not having to outsource	144	0.6
Risk of patent enforcement	142	0.1

Weighted average ratings showing that the risk of patent enforcement does not generally influence laboratories to use kits