Determinación del costo del cultivo y antibiograma de secreción vaginal en el laboratorio de análisis bioquímicos y bacteriológicos

Abstract

Currently, clinical laboratories provide culture and antibiogram services at a relatively low cost. However, the methodology used is manual and it can have human errors that involve an unreliable result. The present investigation was oriented to determine the cost of the culture and antibiogram of vaginal secretion carried out in an automated equipment; under the development of a descriptive, explanatory and documentary methodology. The direct and indirect costs incurred by the laboratory were calculated, obtaining a value of $29.60. The cost of reagents is the one that attributes the highest percentage value, reaching 90% of the total cost of the exam, followed by 7% for labor; these two are considered as direct laboratory costs. 3% for the average indirect laboratory cost that involves equipment, preventive maintenance, calibration and laboratory supplies. The average indirect institutional cost such as electricity and water in the study does not show a significant value, so any change in this item will not be affected to a great extent to the value of the exam. The market study in relation to the laboratory test showed values between $14.00 and $30.00. This diversity occurs because the laboratories carry out the processes manually and only those that are priced between 25 and 30 dollars do so automatically.