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Table 3 Time and Cost Comparison between the Xpert GBS LB and the Revogene GBS LB Assays

From: Comparative study of Revogene GBS LB assay and GeneXpert GBS LB assay for the detection of group B Streptococcus in prenatal screening samples

Assay

Time (mins)

Cost ($)a

Setup Per Test

Run Time

Per Testa

Per Instrumenta

Xpert GBS LB

1.3

59

30

110,000

Revogene GBS LB

2.7

70

28

35,000

  1. aCost is based on the list price provided by the vendors; each vendor works with individual labs to try to make these kits and instrument affordable within their budgets
  2. **The test price is listed as per test; however, the tests are purchased as kits
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BMC Infectious Diseases

ISSN: 1471-2334

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