COST OF TB EXAMINATION IN JAPAN
Examination Price/specimen
1) Direct Smear Examination
Z-N stain Sputum ...＼300
Other specimen ...＼500
Fluorescence stain ...＼500
2) Culture Examination
Ogawa method ...＼2100
3) Drug Susceptibility Test
3 drugs ...＼3750
4 drugs ...＼3000
4) Identification Test
Niacin Test ...＼1400
Other biochemical test ...＼700
DNA TB ...＼6000
DNA III group ...＼7000
MTD ...＼7500
PCR MTB ...＼6000
PCR MAC ...＼7000
