Table 2 Base-case analysis expected costs and test performance
| Strategy | Expected cost per patient (£) | True positives (%) | False positives (%) | True negatives (%) | False negatives (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Culture testing | 2166.37 | 0.6 | 18.7 | 80.7 | 0.0027 |
| PCR testing | 1704.24 | 0.6 | 3.4 | 96 | 0.024 |
| Cost difference with PCR testing (£) | −462.13 |