Friday, 9 September 2011

Pathology costs

Microbiology

  • Each test - £8.00 (including MSUs)

Biochemistry

  • Single test - £1.32
  • Two tests - £2.64
  • Three tests - £3.96
  • Four tests - £5.28

Haematology

  • Single test - £3.14
  • Two tests - £6.28
  • Ferritin, red cell folate, serum folate, B12 - £5.59 each

Immunology

  • Single test - £7.42

Radiology

  • Plain film - £31.13
  • MRI - from £169.31 to 235.79
  • CT - from £95.56 to £137.11
  • DEXA - £70.63
  • Ultrasound - from £50.90 to 66.48

Outpatient referrals and follow-ups are far more costly than these tests.

Source: letter from Margaret Abbott, 8th September 2011