Table 5 TB-related health system costs in Nunavut (2018 $CAD)
Components | Cost | Reference |
|---|---|---|
Tuberculin skin test | $19 | [73] |
9-month regimen of isoniazid | $186 | [66] |
Major adverse reaction to isoniazid | $15,269 | [73] |
Chest X-ray | $70 | [74] |
Three sputum samples analysis (when results are negative) | $30 | [72] |
Three sputum samples analysis (when results are positive; includes PCR probe) | $83 | [72] |
Spontaneous sputum production per sample | $3.60 | [35] |
Sputum induction for 3 samples | $99 | [72] |
Xpert® MTB/RIF test for one individual (1 sample) | $137 | [35] |
Standard 6-month active TB medication regimen (including Vitamin B6) | $655 | [66] |