Baseline Values of Cost of Diagnostic Tests Used in Decision Tree and Performed on Ambulatory Patients (€ [$] in year 2004)
| Diagnostic test | Resources utilization | Cost (€ [$]) | Total cost (€ [$]) |
|---|---|---|---|
| CT | Equipment | 213 (256) | 313 (377) |
| Medical procedure | 62 (75) | ||
| Contrast product | 28 (34) | ||
| Contrast product injection | 10 (12) | ||
| MRI | Equipment | 282 (339) | 365 (439) |
| Medical procedure | 69 (83) | ||
| Contrast product | 5 (6) | ||
| Contrast product injection | 10 (12) | ||
| PET | Equipment | 950 (1,143) | 1,034 (1,244) |
| Medical procedure | 84 (101) |
PET = 18F-FDG PET.