Table 5.
Analysis of Estimated Cost Savingsa
| MADRC, No. | MADRC Cost, $ | Simplified, No. | Simplified, $ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross per block ($2.75) | 19 | $52.25 | 6 | $16.50 |
| Processing per block ($3.30) | 19 | $62.70 | 6 | $19.80 |
| L/H&E stain ($33.21) | 19 | $630.99 | 6 | $199.26 |
| Bielschowsky stain ($33.21) | 8 | $265.68 | 0 | 0 |
| IHC stain ($56.99) | 25 | $1,424.75 | 8 | $455.92 |
| Total | $2,436.37 | $691.48 |
Abbreviations: L/H&E, Luxol fast blue/hematoxylin-eosin; IHC, immunohistochemistry; MADRC, Massachusetts Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center.
a
This analysis indicates a savings of $1744.89 or a cost reduction of 72% per case.