Transfusion
Landmark cost analysis showing the true per-unit cost of red blood cell transfusion ranges from $522 to $1,183 when activity-based costing is applied — far exceeding the acquisition cost alone. Demonstrates economic incentives for Patient Blood Management.
The mean total cost of a RBC unit transfused ranged from $522 to $1,183 across all four facilities, substantially exceeding the mean acquisition cost.