Block Scientific

Centers of Excellence

3 out of 4 clinical laboratories worldwide run one of these 17 Centers of Excellence analyzers. They're the central nervous system of diagnostic medicine. Proven platforms that process billions of samples and generate the results physicians depend on. They are also the core of our business. So we can support your lab with the most appropriate, brand-agnostic solution.
We keep this nervous system healthy with the deepest expertise, largest access to inventory, most responsive service, and fairest pricing in the industry.


Block Scientific

Centers of Excellence

3 out of 4 clinical laboratories worldwide run one of these 17 Centers of Excellence analyzers. They're the central nervous system of diagnostic medicine. Proven platforms that process billions of samples and generate the results physicians depend on. They are also the core of our business. So we can support your lab with the most appropriate, brand-agnostic solution.
We keep this nervous system healthy with the deepest expertise, largest access to inventory, most responsive service, and fairest pricing in the industry.


Your budget goes further

Save up to 40-50% on equipment costs versus new

Proven instruments, not experiments

These analyzers have processed billions of samples worldwide

Service at half the cost

Service contracts at up to 30% less than OEM pricing

Reagents at fair prices

Reagent pricing up to 20% below what you're paying now

Complete lifecycle support

Complete lifecycle support




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New analyzers are a budget drain for 3 out of 4 labs

The new equipment sales pitch sounds good in the conference room but isn’t always the smart way to use budget.


The math doesn't work for most labs.

A new analyzer may take 3-5 years to pay for itself. A refurbished unit from our Centers of Excellence program? Often under 18 months. That's budget you could be spending on staffing, facility improvements, or additional capacity.


New technology means new problems.

That cutting-edge analyzer with the touchscreen interface? It's also the one with firmware bugs that won't be patched for six months. The analyzers in this program have had their issues discovered and solved years ago. Every failure mode is documented. Every fix is known.


Your techs already know these instruments.

Training costs money and takes time. The analyzers in our Centers of Excellence program are the ones your staff trained on in school, worked with at their last job, and can troubleshoot without calling anyone.



The real cost of that new equipment deal

What they tell you

  • "Competitive pricing on equipment"
  • "Factory warranty included"
  • "Latest technology"
  • "We'll take your old equipment"
  • "16-week delivery"

What actually happens

  • Capital tied up for years before ROI.
  • Service contracts that could cost up to $30,000+ annually after year one.
  • Software updates that break workflows and require retraining.
  • Below market trade-in value.
  • Samples pile up while you wait.

Block Scientific Centers of Excellence helps you cut costs, serve patients, and increase revenue.

Most equipment ships from nearby inventory in days, not months.

Service contracts at up to 30% less than OEM pricing.

Trade-in values that reflect actual market worth.

Reagent pricing that protects your margins every single day.



High-throughput chemistry

Why it belongs in your lab

Universities and growing labs expand capacity without the capital outlay of buying new. ROI often hits in under 18 months. Our parts inventory and service coverage mean you're not waiting weeks for support - and you're not paying OEM rates to get it. Reagent supply is locked in at prices that protect your operating budget year after year.


Learn more about the AU​​5810  Get a quote on this sys​​tem

Why it belongs in your lab

Your techs already know how to run this one - no retraining costs, no learning curve. Refurbished units pay for themselves faster than new equipment ever could. Service contracts cost up to half what the manufacturer charges. Consumables pipeline is secure with standing orders that mean you never scramble for reagents.


Learn more abou​​t the AU680  Get a quote on this sys​​tem

Why it belongs in your lab

The entry point for labs ready to add capacity without a massive budget hit. Staff familiarity keeps training costs at zero. Service is affordable, parts are stocked, and our reagent pricing means your cost per test stays low from day one. When volume grows, the AU680 uses the same reagents and workflow - no disruption to upgrade.


Learn more about AU​​480  Get a quote on this sys​​tem

Immunoassay platforms

Why it belongs in your lab

Twenty years of field history means every problem has a known fix. Your local Block engineer can walk you through most issues over the phone - no billable site visit, no waiting. Refurbished units cost a fraction of new, and our reagent pricing keeps operating costs predictable. For labs running 5-50 samples daily, the math works out fast.


Learn more abo​​ut Access II  Get a quote on this sys​​tem

Why it belongs in your lab

Allergy testing revenue requires this platform - nothing else in this class offers the same menu. We stock parts and reagents that keep these running for years beyond what the manufacturer might suggest, at prices that make the economics work for smaller operations.


Learn more about  I​​mmulite 2000 XPI  Get a quote on this sys​​tem


Why it belongs in your lab

Drop your cost per test as much as 30% versus buying reagents direct when you pair this with our consumables pricing. Service contracts at half the OEM rate. The massive installed base means parts availability and institutional knowledge run deep.


Learn more​​ about Centaur XPT  Get a quote on this sys​​tem

Why it belongs in your lab

Results correlate perfectly with reference lab platforms because it runs the same reagents. The difference is your investment - refurbished units run up to 50% less than new. Calibration holds for 2+ months, which means less waste and less hands-on time.


Learn more about Coba​​s e411  Get a quote on this sys​​tem

Why it belongs in your lab

Lower volume labs get reliable immunoassay without the overhead of larger platforms. Bulletproof reliability and a refurbished price point that makes sense for 30 tests per day operations. We keep these running for a decade or more - your ROI compounds every year.


Learn more abo​​ut Mini Vidas  Get a quote on this sys​​tem

Integrated chemistry systems

Why it belongs in your lab

One platform handles chemistry and immunoassay - which means one service contract, one reagent relationship, one vendor to manage. Smaller hospitals get versatility without doubling their equipment budget.


Learn more​​ about Dimension EXL 200  Get a quote on this sys​​tem

Why it belongs in your lab 

Proven reliability at a refurbished price point that works for labs running 50-400 samples daily. Standardize on Roche alongside the e411 and you get the same vendor for reagents, the same service team, and simplified operations across your chemistry and immunoassay workflow.


Learn more ab​​out Cobas c311  Get a quote on this sys​​tem

Point-of-care testing

Why it belongs in your lab

Every test you send to a reference lab is revenue you're handing to someone else. Physician offices and clinics use this to capture cardiac markers, coagulation, and blood gases themselves. Your staff probably already knows how to use it. Refurbished units pay for themselves quickly through testing revenue you keep.


Learn more about i-S​​TAT  Get a quote on this sys​​tem

Why it belongs in your lab 

Blood gas results at the bedside for a fraction of what new equipment costs. Room temperature test card storage means no refrigeration headaches. The original EPOC uses the same test cards as the newer NXS - your clinical results are identical, your investment is not. Clinics recoup their costs fast when reference lab fees disappear from the budget. 


Learn more about E​​POC  Get a quote on this sys​​tem

Why it belongs in your lab 

Urgent care centers run comprehensive metabolic panels on site and bill for them the same day. Simple enough that non-lab staff can operate it after basic training. The ROI calculation is straightforward - the testing revenue that used to walk out the door now stays with you.


Learn more about Picco​​lo Xpress  Get a quote on this sys​​tem

Why it belongs in your lab 

Critical care facilities get blood gas, electrolytes, and metabolites without the wait or the markup from outside labs. Our service coverage and parts inventory mean support is available when you need it - not three days later.


Learn more abo​​ut RAPIDPoint 500  Get a quote on this sys​​tem

Why it belongs in your lab 

Primary care and endocrinology practices turn diabetes monitoring into a revenue stream instead of a referral. HbA1c results while the patient is still in the office. Small footprint, simple operation, and a refurbished price point that works for smaller practices.


Learn more about DCA ​​Vantage   Get a quote on this sys​​tem

Urinalysis

Why it belongs in your lab

Stop paying reference lab fees for routine urinalysis. Physician offices and urgent care centers capture that revenue themselves with minimal investment. Parts and service from Block keep these running well past their expected lifespan - your ROI keeps growing year after year.


Learn more ​​about Clinitek Status  Get a quote on this sys​​tem

Why it belongs in your lab 

Hospital labs cut operating costs with service contracts at a fraction of OEM pricing. Parts are stocked and ready to ship. The massive installed base means proven reliability and deep institutional knowledge you can count on when something needs attention.


Learn more about Clinitek ​​Advantus  Get a quote on this sys​​tem



Complete lifecycle support - from purchase through removal

Other vendors sell you equipment and disappear. Block Scientific supports the entire journey.

Acquisition

Fair pricing on refurbished equipment that ships in days, not months. Trade-in credit for your old analyzers that reflects real market value.

Operation

Reagents and consumables at prices up to 30% below what you're paying now. Standing orders that prevent stockouts without tying up capital in excess inventory.  

Service

Contracts at up to 50% less than OEM pricing. Technicians who know your specific analyzer because they've worked on hundreds just like it. Most issues resolved over the phone without a billable site visit.  

 Removal

 When it's time to upgrade, we handle decontamination, deinstallation, and removal. No compliance headaches. No disposal fees eating into your recovery. Often, your old equipment has value we'll pay for.



The numbers that matter

  50%

Typical savings on equipment costs versus new

  Up to 30%

Potential reduction in your annual reagent spend

  25-30%

Savings on service contracts versus OEM pricing

   Days, not months

Delivery from US inventory

    5-10+ years

Expected additional lifespan from a properly refurbished analyzer  



Who benefits most from the Centers of Excellence program

Independent reference labs

competing against the nationals on price. The AU5810 gives you the same 2,000 test/hour throughput the big chains use - at a fraction of the investment.

Community hospitals

whose capital budget can't justify new equipment but whose patient care can't wait. Refurbished delivers the same clinical results at prices that make sense.

Physician office labs

bringing testing in-house. The Access 2 or Piccolo Xpress pays for itself through insourcing revenue, often within the first year.

Rural and critical access facilities ​

that need reliable testing without big-city infrastructure. Room-temperature test cards, simple operation, and responsive service that doesn't require flying someone in.



Stop overpaying. Start operating smarter.

Every day you run samples on overpriced equipment, buy reagents at inflated prices, or wait too long for service - that's money walking out of your lab.

The analyzers in our Centers of Excellence program represent the sweet spot: proven technology, deep support infrastructure, and pricing that protects your margins instead of draining them.

Get your personalized Centers of Excellence recommendation

Tell us what you're running now, what you're spending, and what's driving you crazy. We'll show you exactly what the right analyzer from this program would do for your budget and your operations.



Questions labs ask before joining the program

Every Centers of Excellence analyzer ships with a warranty (90 days to 1 year depending on model and condition). Our refurbishment process is documented and thorough. And our service team is available when you need them - not hiding behind a call center.

We sell and service far more than these 17 models. But these are the ones where our expertise, inventory, and support infrastructure are deepest. For analyzers outside this list, we can still help - you just won't get the same depth of immediate support.

Usually we beat it. Send us what you're using and what you're paying. We'll have a comparison back to you within a business day.

We buy it back at market value, handle all removal, and apply the credit toward your next purchase. The cycle continues.