Medical components | United States | Cost in USD (2013) | Medical components | India | Mexico |
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diagnostic & follow-up visits (quantity)a | Cost in USD (2013)b | Cost in USD (2013)b | |||
Chest radiograph | 3 | $35.82 | Panel physician screening exam | $26.46 | $190 |
Sputum smears | 5 | $9.99 | Chest radiograph | Included in exam fee, $6.00 for subsequent | Included in exam fee |
Cultures | 5 | $20.07 | Sputum smears | $32.68 | Included in exam fee |
Complete blood count with differential | 3 | $7.93 | Cultures | $32.68 | Included in exam fee |
Serum chemistry | 1 | $15.71 | Treatment at panel physician site | $79.40 | Included in exam fee |
Drug susceptibility tests | 4 | $10.50 | Additional medical examsc | $259.00 | Included in exam fee |
Hepatic function panel | 3 | $15.17 | Treatment at local healthcare site | 60.00 | Included in exam fee |