Table 2.

Cost estimates for Xpert MTB/Rif (US$)

Inputs	Total cost	Cost per test	Source
Capital costs
Xpert MTB/Rif four module machine	17 000	0.817	Invoice
Power back-up	2680.96	0.129	Invoice
Printer	100	0.005	Invoice
Installation costs	537.6	0.064	Invoice
Building space allocation per test		0.12	Primary data
Overhead costs
Standard cartridge and reagent	10	10.0	Invoice
Staff salary	51	0.15	Salary payslips
Aggregated transport costs per test		1.28	Primary data
Calibration kit per 2000 tests	450	0.225	Invoice
Maintenance per year	335	0.084	Budget document
Training costs (5 days) per year	284	0.85	Budget document
Utilities (water, power) per month	23	0.82	Invoice
Aggregated consumables per test		0.38	Delivery notes
Total cost per test		14.924