Table 5.
Turnaround time and cost analysis considering reagents and supplies. No equipment no labor costs are included. The turnaround time calculation included the sampling time.
Assay | Cost (USD) per Sample | Turnaround Time (Minutes) |
---|---|---|
Microscopy | <$1 | 15–30 |
Gazelle | $1.25 | <5 |
Nested PCR | $15–20 | 1020 |