Cost Breakdown: Renting vs. Buying a Philips Cath Lab During Remodels

Why Cost Transparency Matters

When your fixed cath room closes for renovation, you face two options: purchase a second lab outright or rent a fully equipped Philips mobile unit for the downtime. Understanding the real dollars attached to each choice helps stakeholders approve budgets quickly and keep patient care uninterrupted.

Up-Front Capital vs. Short-Term Cash Flow

Buying a Second Lab

• Capital purchase price: $2.5 M–$3.5 M for a Philips Azurion suite, depending on detector size and options.
  
• Construction costs: $500 K–$1 M for shielded walls, HVAC, and electrical upgrades.
  
• Depreciation schedule: Capitalised over 7–10 years; ties up future budgets.

Renting a Mobile Philips Cath Lab

• Monthly rental rate all inclusive of trailer (or modular), Philips Azurion (or Allura FD20), Medrad Injector, Hemodynamics, IVUS, service coverage, apps training, insurance etc.
  
• No long-term asset: Expense hits operating budget only for the renovation window.

Hidden Costs to Factor In

• Staff retraining: Zero for a Philips rental if your fixed rooms are already Philips; minimal if your team is Siemens or GE.
  
• Service contracts: Mobile rental includes 24/7 coverage; a purchased lab requires a $150 K–$200 K annual service plan.
  
• IT integration: Trailer ties into existing PACS and EMR—no new interface fees.
  
• Insurance: Rental unit typically folds into your existing equipment rider at no additional premium.

When Buying Still Makes Sense

• Renovation exceeds 24 months and the hospital plans to expand cath capacity permanently.
  
• The facility lacks space to park or power a trailer.
  
• Capital funds are abundant while operating budgets are restricted.

Key Takeaways

• Rentals shine for short-term projects where cash conservation and speed to patient care are critical.
  
• A Philips mobile lab delivers identical workflow to your fixed Azurion or Allura rooms, preserving clinical quality without a seven-figure capital outlay.
  
• Transparent, all-in pricing lets finance teams plug numbers straight into the project budget—no hidden fees or post-install surprises.

Get a Precise Quote for Your Renovation Window

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Within one business day we’ll have a specialist reach out to you to further discuss your project.

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