Table 2

Costs associated with genetic testing for LS

Costs for cohort (CHF)Current strategyAlternative strategy
IHC1 476 0000
BRAF V600E50 8090
DNA sequencing497 80814 350 000
DNA sequencing for relatives29 442110 700
Colonoscopy and treatment134 912 887136 231 000
Total136 966 947150 691 700
QALYs gained361 147361 358
Cost difference13 724 753
QALYs difference211
ICER65 058
  • ICER, incremental cost-effectiveness ratio; IHC, immunohistochemistry; LS, Lynch syndrome; QALYs, quality-adjusted life years.