Type of test/parameter | Effect on cost | Increase/decrease (%) |
---|---|---|
MODS (base estimate US$ 6.53) | ||
-Reduce useful life of capital equipment from 10 to 5Â years | 8.04 | +23 |
-Reduce number of tests to 5 each day | 11.8 | + 81 |
-Double price of consumables | 7.8 | + 19 |
-Allocate 100Â % of shared equipment & staff time to MODS | 8.9 | + 36 |
Xpert (base estimate US$ 12.41) | ||
-Increasing useful life of Xpert from 5 to 10Â years | 6.5 | - 48 |
-Reduce number of tests to 5 each day | 11.8 | - 5 |
-Reduce price of cartridge by half | 7.1 | - 43 |
- Allocate 100Â % of staff time to Xpert | 13.2 | + 6 |