Table 3.

Reasons to outsource tests

Reasons	n	Weighted average rating
Low test volume	84	1.08
Saves time	83	0.94
Difficulty in performing test	86	0.91
Saves money	84	0.85
Increased confidence in the test	83	0.64
Risk of patent infringement	81	−0.01

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