The verdict in three sentences
A clinical laboratory in Dublin has two separate needs that should be priced separately: a website with a test catalogue, around 6,000 to 12,000 EUR on the 2026 market, and an online results portal, which is real software at 9,000 to 28,000 EUR. The full project, between 15,000 and 40,000 EUR, takes 6 to 10 weeks. Health data requires encryption, strong authentication and an access log to meet GDPR and HSE expectations.
Website or results application: two budgets
The lab director often mixes the two. The website informs and attracts patients and GPs. The results module handles identifiable health data and must be built as software, with security testing.
| Component | Content | Estimated 2026 market budget | Timeline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic website | 5-8 pages, hours, contact, map | 6,000-8,000 EUR | 3 weeks |
| Catalogue website | Test catalogue, preparation guides, blog, analytics | 9,000-12,000 EUR | 4-5 weeks |
| Simple results portal | Patient code, encrypted PDF, expiring link | 9,000-15,000 EUR | 4-6 weeks |
| Advanced results portal | Patient and GP accounts, history, SMS alerts, LIS link | 18,000-28,000 EUR | 8-10 weeks |
| Standard maintenance | Updates, backups, monitoring | 250-400 EUR/month | Monthly |
| Security maintenance | + annual penetration test | 500-800 EUR/month | Monthly |
These are Dublin market estimates. For comparison, Kolonell's custom application grid starts at 2,500,000 to 4,000,000 FCFA (3,810 to 6,100 EUR) for a simple app, which is why some Irish labs work with remote teams.
The test catalogue, the visibility engine
Patients search for "cholesterol blood test Dublin", "private blood test Sandyford" or "how long for blood results". A structured catalogue with one page per common test answers these searches. Each page shows preparation (fasting or not), sample type, turnaround time and an indicative price.
Results security: the minimum baseline
GDPR treats health data as a special category, and Irish labs also work within HSE and INAB accreditation frameworks. The portal must apply strict rules whatever the budget.
| Measure | Purpose | Included from simple version |
|---|---|---|
| PDF encryption at rest | Unreadable if the server leaks | Yes |
| HTTPS and HSTS | Protects traffic | Yes |
| One-time SMS code | Patient authentication | Yes |
| Link expiry | Link valid 7 days | Yes |
| Timestamped access log | Traceability of each view | Yes |
| GP accounts | Access to their patients' results | Advanced version |
| LIS integration | Automatic upload of validated PDFs | Depends on LIS, priced separately |
Authentication SMS should be included in the running budget: about 0.04 to 0.08 EUR per message depending on the provider.
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Aoife, director of an 18-person private lab in Dublin, orders a catalogue website at 10,000 EUR and a simple results portal at 12,000 EUR, so 22,000 EUR, plus 350 EUR of monthly maintenance. Her front desk handles 60 calls a day asking whether results are ready, about 3 minutes each, or 3 hours daily. If 60% of those calls disappear, staff recover nearly 2 hours per day, around 40 hours a month, or roughly 1,000 EUR of staff time at 25 EUR per hour.
FAQ
How much does a clinical lab website cost in Dublin?
The 2026 market range is 6,000 to 12,000 EUR for the website alone, and 15,000 to 40,000 EUR with an online results portal.
Are online results included in the website?
No. It is a separate application, from 9,000 EUR in a simple version, because it handles health data and must be secured and tested.
What timeline for a full project?
Count 6 to 10 weeks for the website and portal, including security testing.
How does a patient access results?
They receive a one-time SMS code and a link valid for 7 days. Every view is recorded in an access log.
What does maintenance cost?
About 250 to 400 EUR per month for standard care, and 500 to 800 EUR with an annual penetration test, advised once results are online.
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Mohamed Bah
Fondateur, Kolonell
Passionate about digital and entrepreneurship in Africa, Mohamed has been helping Sénégalese businesses with their digital transformation since 2020. Founder of Kolonell, he believes every SME deserves a professional and accessible online présence.
