Siemens RapidPoint 500 Blood Gas Analyzer- Refurbished
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Product code: RapidPoint-500-Refurbished
Manufacturer: Siemens Healthineers
Shipping Weight: 95.00lbs (43.09kg)
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The Siemens RapidPoint 500 Blood Gas Analyzer is a Block Scientific Center of Excellence instrument
3 out of 4 clinical laboratories worldwide run one of the analyzers in our Center of Excellence program. The Siemens RapidPoint 500 Blood Gas Analyzer is one of them. We are the world's leading support infrastructure for labs using, and looking to use, this analyzer.
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
Free, Simple Tactics to Lower Your Cost Per Test
Get the free guide that shows exactly how to reduce your cost per test using 35 proven tactics, or use the free, fast cost-per-test reduction planner to build a simple, personalized action plan with tactics your lab can implement to reduce wasted budget this year.
Stop sending blood gases to reference labs. Keep that revenue in your practice with a proven platform that pays for itself in under a year.
The Siemens RAPIDPoint 500 delivers blood gases, electrolytes, metabolites, and co-oximetry in about 60 seconds. Every test you currently send out is money walking out your door. This analyzer brings it back.
At refurbished pricing, the math works fast. Most physician practices recoup their investment within 12 months through testing revenue they used to hand to reference labs.
Why practices choose refurbished RAPIDPoint 500 systems from Block Scientific:
Cut equipment costs by up to 50%
Same Siemens quality, fraction of the investment.
Test cards and consumables at fair prices
Lower your cost per test with our pricing.
Service that costs up to 50% less
Local technicians who know these systems.
Ships in days, not months
From our US inventory while others quote long lead times.
Trade in your old blood gas analyzer
Turn old equipment into working capital.
90-day to 1-year warranty
Full protection on every refurbished system.
RAPIDPoint 500 specifications that matter
The RAPIDPoint 500 has been a workhorse in hospitals and large practices for over a decade. Thousands of installations worldwide. Proven reliability. Known service requirements. No surprises.
Core performance metrics
What sets the RAPIDPoint 500 apart from other POC blood gas systems
Results in 60 seconds change your workflow.
When a patient with chest pain or respiratory distress needs blood gas values, you're not calling a reference lab and waiting hours. You're making decisions while the patient is still in front of you. That's better medicine and better patient experience.
Room temperature cartridge storage simplifies everything.
Competing systems require refrigerated cartridges, temperature logs, and equilibration time before use. RAPIDPoint cartridges store at room temperature with months of shelf life. Stock them in the supply closet. No special handling.
Automatic QC keeps you compliant without the hassle.
Built-in quality control runs automatically. Your accreditation requirements are met without dedicated tech time babysitting the system every morning.
Complete test menu from one platform
The RAPIDPoint 500 delivers a comprehensive panel that covers most blood gas and metabolic testing needs in a physician practice setting.
That's a comprehensive metabolic and respiratory picture from a single sample in about a minute.
The revenue you're giving away
Every blood gas you send to a reference lab costs you twice. You pay for the send-out. And you lose the testing revenue you could have captured.
The math for a typical practice
A busy primary care or pulmonology practice sending out 10-15 blood gas panels weekly pays reference lab fees while the testing revenue goes elsewhere.
At refurbished pricing, a RAPIDPoint 500 typically pays for itself within 12 months through:
Testing revenue you now keep in-house
Eliminated reference lab send-out fees
Faster patient throughput (no waiting for outside results)
Reduced follow-up visits for result discussions
After year one, that testing revenue is pure margin improvement.
RAPIDPoint 500 cartridges at fair prices
Your analyzer purchase happens once. Your cartridge purchases happen every day. That's why consumable pricing determines your true cost per test - and whether in-house blood gas testing is profitable or just breaking even.
Block Scientific cartridge advantage
We supply RAPIDPoint cartridges and consumables at prices that protect your margins:
Same Siemens cartridges, fair pricing
Ships from US inventory in days
No minimum orders after your first purchase
Standing order programs to prevent stockouts
The math that matters: Even modest savings per cartridge add up to thousands annually for a practice running steady volume. Our pricing keeps your per-test economics healthy.
Service that keeps you running
When your RAPIDPoint 500 goes down, you're back to sending tests out - and losing revenue. Block Scientific service costs up to 50% less than OEM contracts while delivering responsive support.
Block Scientific RAPIDPoint 500 service delivers
Response in 24-48 hours
Not "we'll schedule something next week"
Technicians who know Siemens POC systems
Not generalists learning on your equipment
Up to 50% less than Siemens service contracts
Same quality, different price
Phone support that actually helps
Most issues resolved without a site visit
What RAPIDPoint 500 maintenance actually involves
Daily:
Run automated QC, check cartridge and waste levels.
Weekly:
Clean sample port, check calibration gases.
Periodically:
Replace consumable components per system prompts.
The RAPIDPoint 500 tells you what it needs. Follow the prompts, and it keeps running reliably for years.
Ask for service coverage on your quote
RAPIDPoint 500 vs other POC blood gas options
RAPIDPoint 500 vs Abbott i-STAT
The i-STAT is smaller and more portable. But it processes one test at a time, with throughput around 20 tests per hour.
The RAPIDPoint 500 handles up to 75 samples per hour with a broader co-oximetry panel. For practices running steady volume, that throughput difference matters.
Choose the i-STAT if:
Portability is critical, volume is very low (under 5 tests daily), or you need maximum flexibility for room-to-room testing.
Choose the RAPIDPoint 500 if:
You're running consistent daily volume and want higher throughput with comprehensive co-oximetry capability.
RAPIDPoint 500 vs Siemens EPOC
The EPOC is a handheld system designed for true bedside testing in hospital settings. The RAPIDPoint 500 is a benchtop analyzer built for consistent throughput in a fixed location.
Choose EPOC if:
You need true point-of-care testing at the patient's side, or portability within a facility matters.
Choose the RAPIDPoint 500 if
Your testing happens in a dedicated lab or clinical space, and you want higher throughput from a stationary platform.
RAPIDPoint 500 vs benchtop blood gas analyzers
Traditional benchtop blood gas analyzers (Radiometer, Nova, etc.) offer similar test menus but often require more maintenance, calibration gas management, and dedicated laboratory oversight.
The RAPIDPoint 500's cartridge-based system simplifies operation for practices without dedicated lab staff. Automated QC and maintenance prompts mean clinical staff can run it without laboratory technologist oversight.
Which practices benefit most from the RAPIDPoint 500?
Pulmonology and respiratory practices
Blood gas assessment is central to your clinical workflow. Sending tests out means delayed treatment decisions and frustrated patients. The RAPIDPoint 500 puts results in your hands while the patient is still in the office. Adjust oxygen therapy, evaluate COPD exacerbations, and make disposition decisions without waiting.
Primary care with chronic disease management
Diabetic patients, heart failure monitoring, COPD management - these conditions require metabolic and respiratory assessment. In-house testing means same-visit results, better patient compliance, and captured revenue.
Urgent care centers
Respiratory complaints, metabolic emergencies, and undifferentiated sick patients need rapid assessment. The RAPIDPoint 500 delivers blood gas and metabolic panels while the patient is still being evaluated. Make treatment and disposition decisions without reference lab delays.
Cardiology practices
Heart failure patients need serial BNP and metabolic monitoring. Practices running stress tests want blood gas assessment capability. The RAPIDPoint 500 adds diagnostic depth without adding complexity.
Nephrology practices
Electrolyte and acid-base assessment is fundamental to your patient population. In-house testing means immediate results for dialysis adequacy assessment and metabolic management.
Sleep medicine practices
Evaluating patients for respiratory disorders benefits from blood gas capability. Add diagnostic revenue while improving clinical assessment.
Sell us your old blood gas analyzer
Upgrading from a benchtop system? Have an old i-STAT gathering dust? Your old blood gas equipment has value even if it's not running perfectly.
We buy all major blood gas platforms
Siemens
RAPIDPoint series, EPOC, RAPIDLab
Abbott
i-STAT systems
Radiometer
ABL series
Nova Biomedical
Stat Profile series
Roche
cobas b series
Your old analyzer becomes your down payment
We handle everything: evaluation, decontamination, removal, and logistics. Your trade-in credit applies directly to your RAPIDPoint 500 purchase.
Why buy refurbished RAPIDPoint 500?
The math makes sense for practices
Refurbished RAPIDPoint 500 analyzers cost up to 50% less than new. That's capital you can redirect to other equipment needs, staffing, or simply faster ROI on the testing revenue you're about to capture.
Technology that's proven, not experimental
The RAPIDPoint 500 has been in production for over a decade. Every software issue is patched. Every mechanical weakness is documented. Every common problem has a known fix. You're buying proven reliability, not beta testing someone's latest release.
Siemens still fully supports it
Cartridges, replacement parts, software updates - all still available and actively manufactured. The RAPIDPoint 500 isn't an orphaned platform. It's a current product with long-term support.
Expected lifespan of 7-10+ years
These analyzers last. With proper maintenance, a refurbished RAPIDPoint 500 has years of productive service ahead. Many facilities run these systems well past the decade mark.
Frequently asked questions about the Siemens RAPIDPoint 500
Most practices recoup their investment within 12 months through testing revenue they previously sent to reference labs. The exact timeline depends on your volume and current send-out costs.
Clinical staff (nurses, MAs, respiratory therapists) can operate the system after basic training. The RAPIDPoint 500 was designed for point-of-care use, not dedicated laboratory operation. Automated QC and clear system prompts guide operators through daily use.
No. The RAPIDPoint 500 is moderate complexity under CLIA. Your facility needs appropriate certification. Many physician practices already have moderate complexity certificates for other in-house testing.
The system needs about 24" x 20" of counter space plus room for the calibration gas cylinder. It's a benchtop system that fits in most clinical spaces without dedicated lab buildout.
The RAPIDPoint 500 handles calibration automatically. Built-in QC runs on schedule without manual intervention. Your compliance requirements are met with minimal hands-on time.
Cartridges are self-contained with sensors and reagents. Load the cartridge, introduce the sample, get results. No mixing, no preparation, no calibration gases to manage manually. Spent cartridges go in biohazard waste.
Cartridges typically have 6+ months shelf life at room temperature. No refrigeration required. Stock them like any other medical supply.
Yes. The system supports standard LIS connectivity via HL7. Most common EMR systems have existing interfaces. Results transmit directly without manual transcription.
Main analyzer unit, calibration gas system, startup cartridges to begin testing, operator documentation, and 90-day to 1-year warranty depending on the unit. Installation and training available.
At very low volumes, the economics get tighter. But if you're currently paying reference lab send-out fees, even modest volume can justify the investment. We can help you run the numbers for your specific situation.
With proper maintenance, 7-10+ years is typical. These are durable systems designed for continuous hospital use. In a physician practice running moderate volume, they last even longer.
Ready to capture blood gas revenue in your practice?
The Siemens RAPIDPoint 500 turns reference lab send-outs into in-house revenue. Proven reliability. Straightforward operation. Results in about 60 seconds.
At refurbished pricing, the investment pays for itself within a year for most practices. After that, the testing revenue is margin improvement you keep.
Next steps:
Step 1.
Check our current RAPIDPoint 500 inventory
Step 2.
Get cartridge pricing for your expected volume
Step 2.
Find out what your old blood gas analyzer is worth
Step 4.
Start running blood gases in-house within weeks
