Cut your lab's cost per test by 15-30% in 90 days
Get the free guide that shows you exactly how to calculate your true cost per test and reduce it using 35 proven tactics
Calculate your exact cost per test using the same frameworks WHO and APHL recommend
Get 35 specific tactics across reagents, equipment, processes, and test menus
Use ready-made implementation roadmaps for 30, 60, and 90-day cost reduction sprints
See real ROI examples from 200-bed hospitals, physician office labs, and reference labs
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Years serving clinical laboratories
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Proven cost reduction tactics
5,000+
Laboratories served nationwide
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Based on WHO & APHL costing frameworks
90 days
Start seeing results within 3 months
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Free, comprehensive guide
Here's one tactic from the guide
This is just 1 of 35 specific, actionable tactics you'll get in the complete guide
Reduce hemolysis through better collection techniques
Hemolyzed samples force expensive repeats and delay patient care. CDC studies show proper venipuncture techniques can reduce hemolysis rates by 50-70%.
The guide shows you exactly how to implement hemolysis reduction protocols including staff training checklists, proper technique guidelines, and weekly tracking methods.
Real-world impact:
A 400-bed hospital with 10% hemolysis rate on 1,000 daily samples wastes approximately $200,000 annually on repeat testing, extended ED visits, and additional draws. Reducing hemolysis to 5% saves $100,000 per year.
How this guide helps you
Whether you manage the lab, run the tests, or control the budget, this guide gives you specific tactics for your role
Laboratory directors
Calculate true cost per test to defend budget requests
Identify which equipment purchases reduce long-term costs
Build business cases for insourcing high-volume send-outs
Present cost reduction plans to hospital administration
Benchmark your costs against industry standards
Laboratory managers
Implement process improvements that reduce waste
Use ready-made 30/60/90 day implementation roadmaps
Train staff on cost-effective collection techniques
Track KPIs that actually impact your budget
Optimize workflows to increase throughput without adding staff
Procurement professionals
Negotiate better pricing on reagents and supplies
Evaluate refurbished vs. new equipment costs
Calculate total cost of ownership for analyzers
Compare service contract options across providers
Identify cost-effective alternative suppliers
Your laboratory equipment movers for every scenario
Facility renovations
Construction doesn't wait. We phase equipment removal to match your contractor's timeline, clear spaces as needed, and work around ongoing operations. Your renovation stays on schedule without disrupting patient care.
Mergers and consolidations
Combining labs means redundant equipment. We handle bulk removal across multiple sites, provide asset valuations for financial planning, and optimize space in your consolidated facility. Your merger proceeds smoothly.
Technology upgrades
Out with the old, in with the new. We coordinate with manufacturers on trade-ins, buy back qualifying equipment for revenue recovery, and time removal for seamless transitions. Your upgrade pays for itself.
Lab relocation services
Moving your entire lab? We provide complete decontamination before transport, coordinate with your movers (or bring our own), and prepare equipment for reinstallation. Your samples stay viable, your certifications transfer cleanly, and you're operational in the new space faster.
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Our proven process protects you at every step
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Assessment
On-site evaluation by certified technicians. Compliance review for your specific regulations. Custom removal plan with timeline and pricing. You know exactly what happens before we start.
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Documentation
Pre-removal certification for your records. Chain of custody establishment for liability protection. Photographic documentation of equipment condition. Your legal team stays happy.
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Decontamination
CDC-compliant decontamination protocols. Surface testing with ATP verification. Biohazard waste properly contained and tracked. Your facility stays safe.
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Deinstallation
Experienced technicians prevent damage. Proper disconnection from facility systems. Protection of floors, walls, and infrastructure. Your building stays intact.
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Removal
Secure transport in dedicated vehicles. Full liability transfer upon pickup. Your responsibility ends when we arrive.
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Disposition
Equipment assessed for buyback value. Certified destruction for non-viable units. Environmentally responsible recycling. You might even make money.
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Certification
Complete compliance package delivered. All documentation for regulatory files. Certificates of decontamination and disposal if necessary. Your auditors find everything they need.
What's inside the guide
7 comprehensive chapters with 35 tactics, real examples, and implementation tools
Know your real cost per test
Learn the complete cost per test formula including variable costs, fixed costs, and cost of poor quality. Includes a ready-to-use calculator worksheet.
Price - Buy smarter for immediate impact
8 tactics for reducing reagent costs, negotiating better service contracts, and sourcing cost-effective supplies. Every dollar saved drops directly to your cost per test.
Process - Run cleaner to stop burning tests
7 tactics for reducing hemolysis, eliminating duplicate orders, optimizing QC frequency, and preventing costly repeats. Includes staff training checklists.
Platform - Right-size your capacity and equipment costs
7 tactics for calculating true analyzer utilization, evaluating refurbished equipment, adding strategic redundancy, and negotiating service contracts that make sense.
Policy - Use governance to optimize your test menu
6 tactics for identifying which send-outs to insource, discontinuing unprofitable tests, implementing minimum retest intervals, and using reflex testing strategically.
Finance smartly through trade-ins and equipment lifecycle
4 tactics for recovering value from idle equipment, timing equipment sales strategically, and using trade-ins to reduce net capital outlay on upgrades.
Implementation roadmaps
Ready-made 30, 60, and 90-day implementation plans with specific weekly tasks, measurement frameworks, and quarterly review templates to track your progress.
ROI calculation examples
Real-world examples showing potential savings for 200-bed hospitals, physician office labs, and 500-bed hospital systems. See exactly what's possible for your facility type.
From cost center to profit center
Your older equipment might have more value than you think
Don't pay for disposal when your analyzers could generate revenue. Block Scientific purchases quality used equipment from leading manufacturers, turning your removal project from an expense into a recovery opportunity.
Brands we actively purchase
Practical tools you can use immediately
Not just theory - get worksheets and roadmaps you can implement this week
Cost per test calculator
Fill-in-the-blank worksheet that calculates your exact cost per test including variable costs, fixed costs, and quality costs. Use it to track improvements month over month.
30/60/90 day implementation roadmaps
Week-by-week action plans for reagent savings, preanalytical cleanup, and platform optimization. Each roadmap includes specific tasks, measurements, and expected outcomes.
What lab professionals say
Real feedback from laboratory leaders who've used these tactics
"The cost calculator alone was worth downloading this guide. For the first time, I could show our CFO exactly where our money goes and where we could save. We implemented the reagent procurement tactics and saved $47,000 in the first six months."
Sarah Chen Laboratory Director, 250-bed community hospital, Oregon
"I've been managing labs for 15 years and thought I knew everything about cost control. This guide showed me I was leaving money on the table with poor QC practices and inefficient equipment utilization. The 90-day roadmap made implementation straightforward."
Beeb Thompson Laboratory Manager, reference laboratory, Texas
"Finally, a resource that speaks our language with actual numbers and real examples. The section on refurbished equipment helped me make the case for adding backup capacity without blowing our capital budget. We're now running 20% more volume with the same fixed costs."
Jennifer Rodriguez VP of Laboratory Services, 3-hospital system, Florida
"As a procurement professional, I needed data to negotiate better pricing. This guide gave me the framework to compare total cost of ownership across suppliers. We reduced our reagent spend by 22% within four months using tactics from Chapter 2."
David Park Procurement Manager, integrated health system, California
What could a 20% cost reduction mean for your lab?
If you're running 150,000 tests annually at $3.20 per test, reducing costs by 20% saves $96,000 per year
30 days
Start seeing results from reagent and process changes
15-30%
Typical cost reduction within 90 days
Up to $90K+
Approximate annual savings for 200-bed hospital lab
Common questions
Yes, completely free. No credit card required, no hidden fees. We created this resource to help laboratories operate more efficiently.
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The complete guide is a comprehensive resource covering all 35 tactics in detail with worksheets, examples, and implementation roadmaps. It's designed to be your go-to reference for cost optimization.
No. This is genuine educational content based on WHO and APHL costing frameworks. The tactics work regardless of who supplies your reagents or equipment. We do include one section explaining how Block Scientific can help, but 95% of the guide is pure education.
Absolutely. Once you download it, feel free to share it with your laboratory staff, administration, or anyone else who might benefit.
The guide includes tactics and examples for facilities of all sizes - from physician office labs running 50 tests daily to large reference laboratories running 800,000+ tests annually.
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