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Table 3 Comparison of re-examination expenses of the patients from different areas

From: Security and cost comparison of INR self-testing and conventional hospital INR testing in patients with mechanical heart valve replacement

 

Local group

Within Sichuan group

Outside Sichuan group

Number of patients (Persons)

141 (26.8%)

368 (70.0%)

17 (3.2%)

Testing fee (dollar)

1.74

1.74

1.74

Registration fee (dollar)

3.17

3.17

3.17

Transportation fee (dollar)

0-4.75 (1.97 ± 0.84)

15.84-126.73 (45.36 ± 21.46)

63.37-158.42 (100.63 ± 38.49)

Accommodation fee (dollar)

0

0-31.67 (14.97 ± 9.25)

15.84-63.37 (24.85 ± 13.64)

Others (dollar)

0-3.17 (1.72 ± 0.98)

0-9.50 (4.06 ± 2.74)

0-12.67 (5.68 ± 3.07)

Total (dollar)

4.91-12.67 (9.83 ± 1.62)

31.68-154.42 (63.00 ± 45.53)

95.05-221.78 (150.50 ± 68.60)