Table 2 Profiles for preference share prediction
From: The value of knowing: preferences for genetic testing to diagnose rare muscle diseases
Profiles for Cost Comparison | Â | Â |
|---|---|---|
Attribute | Genetic Test A | Genetic Test B |
Number of rare muscle diseases tested for (chance of getting a final diagnosis from the test) | 1 disease (5% chance) | 34 diseases (30% chance) |
Treatment availability for diseases covered by the test | Treatment is available for 1 disease | Treatment is available for 1 disease |
Time until results from the test | 2Â months | 6Â months |
Test results may contain information about unrelated health risks | No | No |
A muscle biopsy is needed to confirm results | No | Yes |
Average time until you get a final diagnosis, if the first test is negative | 4Â years | 2Â years |
Profiles for Number of Diseases Tested for and Availability of a Treatment | ||
Attribute | Genetic Test C | Genetic Test D |
Number of rare muscle diseases tested for (chance of getting a final diagnosis from the test) | 1 disease (5% chance) | 100 diseases (60% chance) |
Treatment availability for diseases covered by the test | Treatment is available for 1 disease | Treatment is not available |
Time until results from the test | 2Â months | 2Â months |
Test results may contain information about unrelated health risks | No | No |
A muscle biopsy is needed to confirm results | No | No |
Average time until you get a final diagnosis, if the first test is negative | 4Â years | 4Â years |