Table 4 Comparison of MCM and TCM media in terms of costs
| Comparison | MCM | TCM |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of 100 ml sheep blood | Not required | 10 USD |
| Filtration through 0.22 mm | Required | Required for Locke’s solution |
| Media required/test | 75 μL complete media | 4 ml sheep blood and 2 ml Locke’s solution |
| Cost of Locke’s solution/100 ml | Not required | 1 USD |
| Autoclaving | Not required | Required |
| Distilled water | Not required | Required |