Equipment / PET/CT Systems / Cost & Price Guide
PET/CT is two systems in one — a PET detector ring and a CT scanner — so its cost is driven by two parallel sets of factors. For oncology programs evaluating capital, the detector crystal technology and the CT slice base usually matter more than the model year. Medical Imaging Specialists quotes PET/CT on a project basis; this guide lays out what moves the number and broad ranges to plan around.
The defining choice is BGO versus LYSO detector chemistry, and whether the system supports Time-of-Flight (TOF) reconstruction. That single decision separates value oncology platforms from premium ones.
Detector crystal is the headline. BGO (bismuth germanate) systems are the economical, reliable backbone of the install base — excellent for FDG oncology staging, lymphoma follow-up, and cardiac viability where TOF is not required. LYSO (lutetium yttrium orthosilicate) brings faster timing resolution, higher sensitivity, and Time-of-Flight reconstruction for better small-lesion conspicuity, at a meaningful premium.
The CT base is the second driver. A 16-slice CT base handles attenuation correction and routine diagnostic CT; a 64-slice base adds diagnostic-quality cardiac CTA and faster coverage, which raises the price. Reconstruction generation (e.g. modern PET workflow, motion correction, advanced reconstruction options) and detector module condition complete the configuration.
PET detector health is a real consideration on older systems — crystal and PMT/SiPM condition affect both image quality and service exposure, and we quote module condition as part of the deal.
A refurbished PET/CT lets an oncology program stand up or replace capacity at a fraction of new-system cost. A refurbished BGO 16-slice system is a proven entry into PET/CT; a refurbished LYSO TOF system on a 64-slice base delivers near-premium performance for far less than a new digital PET/CT. The trade is digital SiPM detectors and the latest reconstruction stack, not basic clinical capability.
Beyond acquisition, budget for deinstall, transport, room prep (shielding for both CT and the higher-energy PET isotopes, power, HVAC), install and calibration, and applications training. Recurring costs include a service contract, preventive maintenance, and — critically for PET — your relationship with a radiopharmacy for FDG and other tracers. Detector and tube service reserves round out the picture. MIS quotes the equipment scope as a package and helps you plan the siting.
MIS is a GE-trained, engineer-led refurbisher with PET/CT-specific parts depth, including BGO and LYSO module support. We source, refurbish, deinstall, transport, install, applications-train, and service the system as one accountable scope, and we run mobile-trailer and lease-to-own programs for interim or capacity-driven oncology projects. We will steer you to BGO or LYSO honestly based on the studies you actually bill.
Typical refurbished PET/CT ballpark ranges — broad planning estimates only, not quotes. Detector technology and CT base drive most of the spread.
| Configuration | Relative price tier | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| BGO 16-slice (entry oncology) | Lower tier | FDG oncology, lymphoma follow-up, cardiac viability; budget and mobile. |
| BGO 64-slice (performance) | Mid tier | Diagnostic CT base plus reliable BGO PET economics. |
| LYSO / TOF on 64-slice | Upper tier | Time-of-Flight sensitivity and small-lesion conspicuity. |
| Digital / premium TOF | Highest tier | Latest reconstruction and detector technology. |
Ranges are broad planning estimates, not quotes. MIS is quote-based — your price depends on configuration, condition, and project logistics.
Refurbished PET/CT pricing spans a wide range driven mainly by detector crystal (BGO vs LYSO/TOF) and CT slice base. An entry BGO 16-slice system sits in the lower tier, while a LYSO Time-of-Flight system on a 64-slice base sits in the upper tier. MIS quotes each oncology project individually.
BGO (bismuth germanate) is the economical, reliable detector backbone, ideal for FDG oncology and cardiac viability. LYSO (lutetium yttrium orthosilicate) offers faster timing resolution, higher sensitivity, and Time-of-Flight reconstruction for better small-lesion detection, at a higher price. MIS helps you choose based on the studies you bill.
Yes. A 16-slice CT base handles attenuation correction and routine diagnostic CT, while a 64-slice base adds diagnostic-quality cardiac CTA and faster coverage at a higher price. The right base depends on whether you need the CT side for standalone diagnostic work.
Beyond a service contract and preventive maintenance, PET/CT programs must budget for a radiopharmacy relationship to supply FDG and other tracers, plus detector and tube service reserves. MIS quotes the equipment scope as a package and helps plan the radiopharmaceutical logistics and siting.
Quote-based pricing
MIS quotes every system to your configuration, condition, and siting. Tell us your case mix and we will scope the equipment, install, and service as one package.