Cost-effectiveness analysis for basic screening tests for swine flu in a pandemic
Journal Title: Αρχεία Ελληνικής Ιατρικής - Year 2011, Vol 28, Issue 5
Abstract
OBJECTIVE Currently, many screening tests for swine flu are available. A major concern is the cost-effectiveness of the test used. Here a basic costeffectiveness analysis is made of the available basic screening tests for swine flu in the pandemic situation. METHOD This investigation was designed as a standard cost-effectiveness study of the five tests available in Thailand. RESULTS According to this study, the cost-effectiveness per turnaround time of the rapid test is the lowest alternative. CONCLUSIONS Based on a costeffectiveness analysis, the rapid test appeared to be the most appropriate screening test for swine flu.
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V. Wiwanitkit
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