As administrative director of the laboratory you have been asked to see if it is feasible to add more staff to support laboratory services. You have gathered the following information.
-The center has 1 machine and 1 technologist.
-Equipment lease per month per machine $12,000
-Revenue per lab test $115
-Technologist cost per test $48
- Variable cost per test $27
Calculate the patient volume needed per month if the lab center desires to cover its fixed and variable expense and make a profit of $2500.