Knowing when to purchase used medical lab equipment and when to choose new is an important part of the ability to have any lab outfitted with the equipment needed to complete the testing required. Making a choice between new and used is not just about price, there are several other factors that may come into play.
Price of New Vs. Used in Upgrading
There is no doubt that used medical equipment will cost less than new medical equipment of the same make, model, and features. In many situations, the current make and model of equipment in the lab doesn’t offer the advanced features on the newer equipment of today.
By choosing used medical equipment, not only can a lab save money on the price, but they can often upgrade to a complete testing system and still save on the cost. This is a big factor for many labs with the upgrade component of the option just as appealing as the large cost savings.
Supplemental Testing
It is possible that a lab or testing facility may have an infrequent request for specific types of testing. By choosing used medical equipment to replace or add to the lab equipment when it is used less, there is lower capital outlay for the lab at the time of the purchase.
This difference will help to preserve the equipment budget while still providing the testing equipment that is needed for some customers. In this way, the lab can easily expand testing capacity or possibilities without the large costs associated with buying new equipment that sees limited use.
It is also possible with some of the used and refurbished medical equipment companies to sell any current inventory of equipment at the time of the purchase or anytime at all. This can help offset the cost of the replacement equipment, which is also a positive reason to consider this option.
