It's a question our team addresses several times every week: "How much does a PET/CT scanner cost?" Well, the answer depends on a number of factors, and is seldom exactly the same from site-to-site, but we've compiled the ranges of current average pricing to help guide your search.
There is one cost factor that is more telling than any other: slice count. The more slices the CT portion of the machine can capture, the more you'll pay for it. Watch the video or read the list below to see cost information for PET/CT scanners across the full range of slice counts.
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PET/CT Price Cost Guide
PET/CT Scanner Cost Price Breakdown
(installation and first-scan warranty included)
$75,000 - $95,000
- GE Discovery LS4
- Siemens Biograph 6-slice (without TruePoint)
- 8-slice scanners
$95,000 - $200,000
- Siemens Biograph 6-slice TruePoint
- Philips Gemini TF 16
- Siemens Biograph 16
- GE Discovery ST 16
$300,000 - $400,000
- Philips Gemini TF 64
- Siemens Biograph 64
- GE Discovery VCT 64
The Takeaway
If you are contemplating a PET/CT purchase in the next 12 months- contact a reputable provider and begin budgeting now! The used market can offer many high-quality systems, but giving your project ample lead time will make it far simpler to find the best fit for your clinical needs and your budget.
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Written by Josh Nunez
Josh Nunez is the Product Manager for Molecular Imaging Equipment at Block Imaging. He is also a husband, father of 5, athlete, and literature and photography buff. Josh is energized by developing an understanding of each customer’s unique imaging needs and overcoming the challenge of helping find them the perfect equipment match.
