Table 8 Costs per Undetected HIV Diagnosis in the MSM Population
Estimated Number of Undiagnosed Cases | 1848 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Regime and Setting | Number of Tests Needed per Positive Diagnosis | Average Cost per Test Regime AUD$ | Total Cost per Positive HIV Diagnosis AUD$ |
Conventional Testing Regime | |||
 Private General Practice | 165 | $159.46 | $26,399 |
 Public Sexual Health Clinic | 165 | $64.62 | $10,697 |
Parallel Testing Regime | |||
 Community Organisation (General Practice) | 171 | $99.71 | $17,053 |
 Community Organisation (Peer Testing - Volunteer) | 171 | $27.92 | $4776 |
Point of Care Testing Regime | |||
 Community Organisation (Peer Testing – Paid) | 171 | $36.01 | $6159 |
 Home HIVST (include private costs) | 180 | $63.51 | $11,469 |
 Home HIVST (exclude private costs) | 180 | $1.26 | $227 |