Costs of mammography, PAP and PSA in clinics in the capital

The Mammography and breast ultrasound reflect very different prices in the local marketsomething that does not happen with PAP and PSA tests for men, according to monitoring by the Consumer and Competition Authority (Acodeco).

Interviewers from the Department for Information and Price Verification (Diprev) visited 18 clinics and health centers located in Calidonia, San Francisco, Bella Vista, Pueblo Nuevo and San Miguelito, tracking mammogram, breast ultrasound, PAP and PSA prices.

The Most of the monitored properties reported having promotional rates in these studiesin memory of October, the month of the recognizable pink and light blue ribbon in the fight against breast, cervical and prostate cancer.

With respect mammographythe Brisas del Golf Hospital reflected the lowest price with $29, followed by the Docati Medical Center, located in Perejilo, and the Santa Fe Hospital, which have $40.

CThe most common prices for this exam range between $55 and $70.while Consultorio América turned out to be the highest at $100.

In relationship with breast ultrasoundBrisas del Gof Hospital, Docati Medical Center and San Judas Tadeo Clinics in Villa Lucre reported the lowest prices ranging between $54 and $55.

Over $100 Offered at Hospital Santa Fe, Consultorio América and Hospital Paitilla.

Meanwhile, the evidence of Pap test The cheapest are the Paitilla hospital ($15) and the Minimed clinic in Fernández de Córdoba ($19).

It must be clarified that, in relation to this test, only four of the 18 examined companies They offered details of its price.

Considering PSA test For prostate cancer detection, the best prices were at Hospital Brisas del Golf ($13.75), Clinica Panama ($15), Consultorios América ($16) and Laboratorios Rally de Vía España ($17).