HyTest

What HyTest does

HyTest Ltd. is a Finnish biotechnology company founded in 1994 and headquartered in Turku, specializing in the development, manufacture, and supply of immunological reagents for the in vitro diagnostics (IVD) industry. The company produces high-purity monoclonal antibodies (purified to 92%+ on protein G/A sepharose), polyclonal antibodies, native and recombinant antigens (typically >90–95% purity), and sera/plasma products — approximately 693 monoclonal antibodies and 114 antigens in its catalog. Products are organized across multiple clinical areas including cardiac markers (where HyTest is recognized as a leading provider of troponin I immunoassay reagents), inflammation, infectious diseases, blood coagulation, neuroscience, metabolic syndrome, bone metabolism, thyroid disease, tumor markers, fertility, kidney disease, and veterinary diagnostics. Manufacturing operations are ISO 9001 certified.

The company's technical authority is anchored by R&D Director Alexey Katrukha, a founding team member since 1994, professor at Lomonosov Moscow State University, and member of two IFCC SD Working Groups for troponin standardization. HyTest sells on a B2B basis through a 24/7 e-commerce store (shop.hytest.fi), email-based ordering, and wholly-owned regional sales subsidiaries in North America (Mahwah, NJ), China (Shanghai since 2011), and Russia (Moscow since 2016). Pricing is quote-based in Euros, with quantity discounts available for bulk and standing orders, and products are intended for research use only and further manufacturing use. Revenue figures are not publicly disclosed, and the company is privately held.

Name

HyTest

Legal name

HyTest Ltd.

Website

https://www.hytest.fi/home

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

HyTest is a Finnish biotechnology company founded in 1994 that develops and supplies high-purity monoclonal antibodies, polyclonal antibodies, and antigens for IVD manufacturers and research institutions, with recognized leadership in cardiac troponin reagents and global reach via regional subsidiaries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

In Vitro Diagnostics (IVD) Reagents

NAICS

In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing (325413)

SIC

In Vitro & In Vivo Diagnostic Substances (2835)

akta.pro primary industry

Biomarker Assay & Reagent Development (LDT/IVD assay design, antibodies/standards/controls) (HLAAAMAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

IVD Reagents, Assay Kits & Consumables (Non-instrument) (HLAHAAAM), Reagents, Chemicals & Assay Kits (Buffers, Antibodies, ELISA, Enzymes) (HLAGAIAI)

Keywords

• Immunological reagents
• Monoclonal antibodies
• In vitro diagnostics
• Cardiac biomarkers
• Antigen production

Headquarters

HQ city

Turku

HQ country

Finland

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Antibody and Antigen Product Sales: Sale of immunological reagents including monoclonal antibodies, polyclonal antibodies, antigens, and sera/plasma to IVD companies and research institutions. Products are sold by milligram with prices varying by product. Bulk and standing order discounts available.
2. Licensing and Custom Products: Custom antibody products and specialized immunological reagents for specific assay development applications. Products are intended for research use only and further manufacturing use.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

HyTest develops, manufactures, and supplies high-purity immunological reagents — monoclonal antibodies, polyclonal antibodies, native and recombinant antigens, and sera/plasma — for in vitro diagnostics (IVD) assay development and research applications. The company is a leading provider of troponin I immunoassay reagents and serves IVD manufacturers and research institutions globally under ISO 9001 certified operations.

Product overview

HyTest is a Finnish biotechnology company founded in 1994 that develops and supplies immunological reagents for the in vitro diagnostics (IVD) industry. The company operates as a single unified product portfolio centered on high-quality antibodies and antigens, with two primary product lines: monoclonal/polyclonal antibodies and antigens (native and recombinant). Products are organized into clinical/cisease categories including cardiac markers (where HyTest is a leading provider of troponin I reagents), inflammation markers, blood coagulation and anemia, infectious diseases, neuroscience, metabolic syndrome, bone metabolism, thyroid diseases, tumor markers, fertility/pregnancy, kidney diseases, veterinary diagnostics, and hormones. The company sells directly to IVD manufacturers and research institutions through an online store platform, offering approximately 693 monoclonal antibodies and 114 antigens. All products are intended for research use only and are manufactured under ISO 9001 certified operations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Monoclonal Antibodies High-purity monoclonal antibodies (92%+ purity, purified by protein G or protein A sepharose chromatography) sold to IVD manufacturers and research institutions for immunoassay development.
• Polyclonal Antibodies Polyclonal antibodies sold to IVD manufacturers and research institutions for immunoassay development and research applications.
• Antigens Recombinant and native antigens for immunoassay development including cardiac markers, infectious disease antigens, and tumor markers, with purity typically >90% or >95%. Sold to IVD manufacturers and research institutions.
• Sera and Plasma Sera and plasma products sold to IVD manufacturers and research institutions for assay development and quality control in diagnostic testing.
• Cardiac Marker Reagents Cardiac biomarker reagents including troponin I, troponin T, BNP, NT-proBNP, ST2, and other cardiac-related proteins. HyTest is a leading provider of troponin I immunoassay reagents. Sold to IVD manufacturers and research institutions.
• Inflammation Marker Reagents Inflammation marker reagents including procalcitonin (PCT), IL-6, CRP, SAA, and other markers for assay development. Sold to IVD manufacturers and research institutions.
• Infectious Disease Reagents Immunological reagents for infectious disease diagnostics including HIV, HCV, HBV, SARS-CoV-2, norovirus, influenza, and HPV. Sold to IVD manufacturers and research institutions.
• HyTest Online Store (shop.hytest.fi) E-commerce platform for ordering HyTest antibodies, antigens, and other reagents directly with 24/7 availability, real-time pricing after registration, and order tracking.
• Anti-human alpha-fetoprotein (Cat. # 4F16 RP13) Monoclonal antibody for alpha-fetoprotein detection, used by IVD manufacturers in tumor marker and prenatal diagnostic assay development.
• Recombinant Hepatitis B Surface Antigen (Cat. # 8HS15) Recombinant antigen for Hepatitis B surface antibody (anti-HBs) immunoassay development. Sold to IVD manufacturers for hepatitis B diagnostic assays.
• Recombinant HCV Core Antigen (Cat. # 8HC55) Recombinant HCV core antigen for Hepatitis C virus immunoassay development. Sold to IVD manufacturers for hepatitis C diagnostic assays.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Feature3 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• ACROBiosystems: ACROBiosystems supplies recombinant proteins, antibodies, and critical reagents for IVD and biopharma applications globally. Its reagent portfolio and OEM sales motion overlap directly with HyTest's monoclonal antibody/antigen offering, particularly for cardiac and infectious disease IVD manufacturers.
• Sino Biological: Sino Biological is a China-based reagent manufacturer specializing in recombinant proteins, antibodies, and antigens for research and IVD applications. It competes with HyTest directly in recombinant antigens and monoclonal antibodies for diagnostic test manufacturers worldwide.
• Bio-Rad Laboratories: Bio-Rad is a leading manufacturer of IVD reagents, antibodies, and clinical diagnostic instruments. Its life science research reagents and clinical diagnostics segments directly overlap HyTest's antibody/antigen catalog and OEM-reagent supply motion, particularly for cardiac and infectious disease assays.
• Abcam (Danaher): Abcam, now part of Danaher, is a leading global supplier of antibodies and reagents to research and IVD customers. Its catalog breadth and direct scientific customer engagement mirror HyTest's antibody-centric business model and target IVD OEM audience.
• Surmodics: Surmodics provides IVD reagents, antigens, and protein stabilization chemistries to diagnostic test manufacturers. Its OEM reagent focus and biomarker coverage position it as a direct competitor to HyTest's IVD raw material supply business.
• Bio-Techne (R&D Systems): Bio-Techne, through its R&D Systems brand, supplies high-quality antibodies, proteins, and assay reagents to research and diagnostic OEM customers. The catalog depth and direct-to-research/IVD positioning closely mirror HyTest's monoclonal antibody and antigen portfolio, especially in inflammation and neuroscience biomarkers.
• Fapon Biotech: Fapon is a China-headquartered IVD raw materials and reagent manufacturer offering antibodies, antigens, and assay development services. It competes with HyTest head-to-head for IVD manufacturer OEM contracts, especially in infectious disease and cardiac biomarkers across Asia.

Broad incumbents

• DiaSorin: DiaSorin is a focused IVD company supplying specialty immunoassay reagents and kits across infectious disease, cardiac, and other specialty areas. While primarily a kit manufacturer, its internal reagent development and antibody sourcing overlap with HyTest's OEM-reagent niche, making it both a potential customer and competitor.
• Merck KGaA (MilliporeSigma): MilliporeSigma, the life science arm of Merck KGaA, is one of the largest suppliers of antibodies, recombinant proteins, and IVD reagents globally. Its scale and OEM relationships compete with HyTest's specialty offering, though Merck operates across a much broader life science portfolio.
• Thermo Fisher Scientific: Thermo Fisher Scientific, through its Thermo Scientific and Invitrogen brands, offers an extensive portfolio of antibodies, antigens, and IVD raw materials across thousands of SKUs. As a much larger incumbent with broad catalog and global manufacturing, it competes with HyTest in OEM reagent supply but also operates across instruments, services, and clinical diagnostics.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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