Which of the following would be a negative aspect of a reagent rental plan for acquiring a piece of equipment, as compared to leasing equipment?

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In a reagent rental agreement, the laboratory agrees to purchase a minimum amount of testing materials at a negotiated cost for an agreed period of time.Although this agreement does include the use of the equipment (which is included in the cost of the agreement), there are many downsides to this approach to acquire new equipment for the laboratory.These include the fact that next-generation equipment may become available from a different company before the contract expires, limiting the laboratory's option.Additionally, the test volume may decrease for the equipment before the reagent rental contract expires, obligating the laboratory to costs that cannot be recovered.Also, if cash flow is a problem, a true lease may be preferred, where a monthly capital cost is billed along with the reagent cost.

Which of the Following Would Be a Negative Aspect of a Reagent