Layla Mammo1, Atia Sheereen, Tanya Saour, Jalal Saour. 1. Department of Biological and Medical Research, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center, PO Box 3354, Riyadh 11211, Saudi Arabia. mammo@kfshrc.edu.sa
Abstract
OBJECTIVES: To test reproducibility, speed and cost of testing for factor V Leiden and FII 20210G>A in our practice. DESIGN AND METHODS: We compared conformity, reproducibility, speed and cost using the Light Cycler (LC) and PCR-RFLP. RESULTS: There was 100% conformity and reproducibility. LC was faster but 23% more expensive per sample. When equipment depreciation and patient expenses are added, LC testing becomes cheaper. CONCLUSION: In our practice, LC provides fast, reproducible and cost-effective results.
OBJECTIVES: To test reproducibility, speed and cost of testing for factor V Leiden and FII 20210G>A in our practice. DESIGN AND METHODS: We compared conformity, reproducibility, speed and cost using the Light Cycler (LC) and PCR-RFLP. RESULTS: There was 100% conformity and reproducibility. LC was faster but 23% more expensive per sample. When equipment depreciation and patient expenses are added, LC testing becomes cheaper. CONCLUSION: In our practice, LC provides fast, reproducible and cost-effective results.