Table 13.2.
Biosensor testing costs per sample for different compounds of interest
| Analyte of interest | Cost per testa($) | Instrumentation cost ($) |
|---|---|---|
| Toxicity monitoring | 16-20 | 20,000-200,000 (depending on application) |
| Biological oxygen demand (BOD) | ~2-5 | 100,000 |
| Hygiene monitoring (microbial contamination) | 2-4 | 80,000-120,000 (luminometer) |
Numbers are rounded to the nearest integer.
(adapted from Biowise (2000))
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