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Table 3 Budget impact analysis of Contingent NIPT(SIPS + NIPT) compared to current screening practice (SIPS): baseline results

From: Introducing cell-free DNA noninvasive testing in a Down syndrome public health screening program: a budget impact analysis

Items

Number of procedures

Costs (CAD$)

Costs difference (Contingent NIPT minus Current practice)

Current practice (SIPS)

Contingent NIPT (SIPS + NIPT)

Current practice (SIPS)

Contingent NIPT (SIPS + NIPT)

Screening tests

 SIPS

41,904

41,904

4,550,887

4,550,887

$ 0

 NIPT

0.00

1809

0

1,437,863

$ +1,437,863

Total for screening tests

4,550,887

5,988,750

$ +1,437,863

Invasive tests (Amniocentesis and karyotype)

1773

103

1,532,710

89,420

$ −1,443,290

 Other procedures

  Genetic counselling

114

101

15,777

14,049

$ −1728

  Procedure related loss

2

0.1

5693

332

$ −5361

  Hospitalization for amniotic fluid leakage

18

1

52,681

3073

$ −49,607

  Termination of pregnancy (Confirmed DS)

102

91

167,199

148,890

$ −18,309

  Program administration

41,904

41,904

757,339

757,339

$ 0

Total for other procedures

998,688

923,683

$ −75,005

Overall

7,082,285

7,001,853

$ −80,432

95% CI ($ −81,462 to $ −79,874)