What SureScreen Diagnostics does

SureScreen Diagnostics Limited is a UK-based, family-owned manufacturer of rapid lateral flow immunoassay diagnostic tests and workplace health solutions, headquartered in Derby and operating as part of the four-entity SureScreen Group. Founded in 1996 by Jim Campbell, the company sells two principal product lines: a "Detect" range covering drug and alcohol screening (including the DrugTrace surface drug test detecting 11 substances in five minutes) and a "Diagnose" range covering infectious disease (COVID-19, Influenza A/B, RSV, Strep A, H. pylori), oncology screening (Faecal Occult Blood and Transferrin & FOB), pregnancy, wellness (CRP, blood glucose/ketone, urinalysis), and the UK's first CTDA-approved dual SARS-CoV-2 & Influenza A/B combo cassette. Manufacturing capacity is approximately nine million tests per year, and the portfolio is differentiated by world-first biodegradable lateral flow formats and ISO 13485:2016, ISO 9001:2015, MHRA, CTDA, CE and TGA certifications.

Name

SureScreen Diagnostics

Legal name

SureScreen Diagnostics Limited

Website

https://surescreen.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

SureScreen Diagnostics is a UK-based manufacturer of lateral flow rapid diagnostic tests and workplace drug and alcohol screening solutions, serving the NHS, occupational health providers, sports organisations and international distributors across healthcare, security and industrial markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

In-Vitro Diagnostic Devices

NAICS

In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing (325413), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (3345), Medical Laboratories (621511), Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing (3391)

SIC

In Vitro & In Vivo Diagnostic Substances (2835), Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841), Services-Medical Laboratories (8071), Wholesale-Medical, Dental & Hospital Equipment & Supplies (5047)

akta.pro primary industry

Remote Diagnostics & Home Testing Devices (Connected POC/At-Home Diagnostic Readers) (HLAHACAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Personal Medical Devices & Home Diagnostics (Thermometers, Blood Pressure Monitors, Glucose Meters, Rapid Tests) (CRADAMAK), Laboratory Automation, Sample Prep & Liquid Handling (IVD Lab Diagnostics) (HLAHAAAN)

Keywords

• Rapid diagnostic tests
• Lateral flow immunoassays
• Workplace drug testing
• Occupational health screening
• Point-of-care diagnostics

Headquarters

HQ city

Derby

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Diagnostic Test Products: Sale of rapid diagnostic test kits including COVID-19, influenza, pregnancy, infectious disease, oncology, urinalysis, drug and alcohol tests. Products sold in bulk (25-50 units per box) to healthcare providers, workplaces, and consumers.
2. UKAS Laboratory Services: Partner laboratory services providing end-to-end testing and analysis for occupational health and medical diagnostic purposes.
3. SureScreen Training Academy: Training services for teams to perform testing confidently and act responsibly. Part of occupational health and workplace safety service offering.
4. Drug & Alcohol Policy Review Services: Consultancy services helping organizations develop and implement workplace drug and alcohol policies compliant with regulations.
5. SureScreen Diagnostics Digital Tool: Digital tool for lateral flow testing with smartphone integration, providing real-time data evaluation and Electronic Patient Record integration.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

SureScreen Diagnostics manufactures rapid lateral flow immunoassay diagnostic test kits for infectious diseases (COVID-19, Influenza, RSV, Strep A, H. pylori), pregnancy, oncology (FOB/Transferrin), and drug/alcohol screening, alongside workplace screening services, occupational health programs, UKAS-accredited laboratory services, training, and a digital lateral flow reading platform. The company sells primarily to healthcare providers, occupational health organizations, prisons, sports bodies, and other enterprises, with limited consumer channels.

Product overview

SureScreen Diagnostics is a UK-based manufacturer of rapid diagnostic testing products and workplace health solutions. The portfolio consists of two main product lines: the 'Detect' range for drug and alcohol screening (including DrugTrace surface drug testing) and the 'Diagnose' range for clinical diagnostics. The Diagnose products include lateral flow immunoassay cassettes for infectious diseases (COVID-19, Influenza, RSV, Strep A, H. pylori), pregnancy testing (hCG cassettes, strips, midstream), wellness testing (CRP, blood glucose/ketone monitoring, urinalysis strips), and oncology screening (Faecal Occult Blood, Transferrin & FOB tests). The company also offers integrated services including a digital reading platform (SureScreen Digital with TestCard app), occupational health services, UKAS laboratory services, workplace screening, training academy, and R&D services. All products are backed by ISO 13485:2016 quality certification.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• DrugTrace: Rapid surface drug test kit for detecting multiple illicit substances from surface residues or powders
• SureScreen Digital
• On Call
• SureSwab Rapid

Products and services

• COVID-19 Antigen Rapid Test Cassette Lateral flow immunoassay for qualitative detection of SARS-CoV-2 antigen from nasal swab specimens, supporting screening of individuals with suspected acute infection.
• SARS-CoV-2 & Influenza A/B Antigen Combo Rapid Test Cassette Combined lateral flow immunoassay detecting COVID-19 and Influenza A/B antigens from a single nasal swab sample, supporting efficient differential diagnosis of respiratory infections.
• Influenza A/B Antigen Rapid Test Cassette Lateral flow immunoassay for qualitative detection of Influenza A and Influenza B antigens from nasal swab specimens.
• RSV Antigen Rapid Test Cassette Lateral flow immunoassay for qualitative detection of Respiratory Syncytial Virus antigens from nasal, throat or nasopharyngeal swab specimens.
• Strep A Antigen Rapid Test Cassette Rapid point-of-care test detecting Group A Streptococcus antigens from throat swab specimens.
• Helicobacter Pylori Antigen Rapid Test Cassette Stool antigen test for detection of H. pylori antigens supporting diagnosis of gastrointestinal infection associated with ulcers and gastritis.
• C-Reactive Protein (CRP) Rapid Test Cassette Semi-quantitative lateral flow immunoassay for detection of C-reactive protein in whole blood, serum or plasma.
• Faecal Occult Blood Rapid Test Cassette Qualitative lateral flow immunoassay for detection of human haemoglobin in faecal specimens, supporting colorectal cancer screening.
• Transferrin & Faecal Occult Blood Rapid Test Cassette Dual detection immunoassay detecting both human haemoglobin and transferrin in stool specimens for improved detection of upper and lower GI tract bleeding.
• hCG Pregnancy Rapid Test Cassette Qualitative lateral flow immunoassay for detection of human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) in urine, serum or plasma specimens.
• hCG Pregnancy Rapid Test Strip Dip-and-read urine pregnancy test strip for qualitative detection of hCG.
• Pregnancy Test Midstream One-step midstream urine test for qualitative detection of hCG.
• On Call Blood Glucose & Ketone Monitoring System Integrated blood glucose and ketone monitoring system using compatible test strips and dual-function meter for metabolic health management.
• Urinalysis Reagent Strips Dip-and-read urine reagent strips for rapid qualitative and semi-quantitative detection of multiple parameters including glucose, protein, blood, ketones, pH, nitrite, leukocytes, bilirubin, urobilinogen and specific gravity.
• DrugTrace Surface Drug Test Kit Fast, portable, instrument-free drug detection system identifying 11 illicit substances from surface residues, designed for prisons, law enforcement, workplace screening, and forensic investigations.
• SureScreen Digital Tool (Powered by TestCard App) Digital lateral flow reading and reporting solution powered by TestCard app that uses smartphone camera as clinical scanner with computer vision analysis and Electronic Patient Record integration.
• Workplace Screening & Collection Service Reliable on-site testing services for maintaining safe, compliant workplaces including drug and alcohol screening.
• UKAS-Accredited Partner Laboratory Services UKAS-accredited laboratory testing services complementing point-of-care rapid diagnostic products.
• Occupational Health Services Tailored occupational health services supporting workforce wellbeing through proactive health surveillance, wellness monitoring and workplace safety programs.
• Drug & Alcohol Policy Review Expert consultation services for developing and reviewing workplace drug and alcohol policies to ensure compliance and safety.
• SureScreen Training Academy Training services empowering teams with knowledge to test confidently and act responsibly in workplace screening and diagnostic testing.
• Research & Development (Contract Diagnostic Development) Custom R&D services turning diagnostic ideas into commercial products, from concept through to manufactured solution.

Quantifiable outcome

• One product helps someone every 4 seconds (based on 9 million tests per year)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

AI capability2 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core, strategic and supporting.

• University of DerbycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 January 2015Partnership for DNA analysis research including ecological applications: great crested newt detection, bat species identification from droppings, coral reef analysis, and illegal tree felling detection. Biology students play key role in the research work. Also collaborated on nutrition research for athletes.
• NHS Supply ChaincoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSureScreen products are listed on NHS Supply Chain, enabling direct procurement by NHS organizations across the UK healthcare system. Products include the pioneering dual SARS-CoV-2 & Influenza A/B Antigen Rapid Test Cassette and Strep A Antigen Rapid Test Cassette.
• TestCardstrategicTechnology or IntegrationPartnership with TestCard to create SureScreen Digital - a digital lateral flow reading and reporting solution that uses smartphone camera as clinical scanner. Developed in collaboration with Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust. Provides real-time data evaluation and Electronic Patient Record integration.
• Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation TruststrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerNHS Foundation Trust collaborated in the development of the SureScreen Digital solution powered by TestCard. Trust provided clinical expertise and integration requirements for the digital lateral flow reading solution for clinical settings.
• UK University PartnerssupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartners with UK universities including University of Nottingham (UoN) and University of Derby (UoD) for knowledge transfer and collaborative research through KTP (Knowledge Transfer Partnership) programs with UKRI KTP support.
• International DistributorscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSureScreen has an international distributor network with specialist teams spanning account management, sales, marketing, and logistics. Company collaborates with ambitious distributors worldwide and builds strong, strategic partnerships that deliver results.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Abbott: Global IVD leader with rapid antigen platforms (Panbio, Binax) directly overlapping SureScreen's COVID/Flu and infectious disease lateral flow portfolio and competing for the same NHS and international public health tenders.
• Roche Diagnostics: Largest global IVD player with rapid antigen (SARS-CoV-2 Rapid Antigen Test) and digital reading platforms competing head-to-head with SureScreen's cassette-plus-digital offering.
• Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD): BD's Veritor Plus system and rapid test kits directly compete with SureScreen's lateral flow cassettes in hospitals and occupational health, while BD's scale and global distribution dwarf SureScreen's 11–50 headcount.
• Siemens Healthineers: Broad incumbent with a large IVD and rapid testing portfolio plus CLINITEST rapid antigen tests; overlaps SureScreen's clinical diagnostics footprint while also serving NHS hospital labs.

Emerging players

• TestCard: Digital lateral flow reader partner of SureScreen (SureScreen Digital) — a relevant adjacent/peer company because its app sits beneath SureScreen's digital workflow roadmap and competes with other mobile POC readers.
• Novacyt: UK-listed molecular and rapid antigen diagnostics company that scaled rapidly via COVID testing and now competes with SureScreen in respiratory and infectious disease POC markets.

Direct peers

• ACON Laboratories: Major private-label and branded rapid diagnostic manufacturer with overlapping lateral flow menus (COVID, Flu, Strep A, pregnancy, drugs of abuse), directly comparable to SureScreen's cassette-based product range.
• SD Biosensor: Korean lateral flow specialist with STANDARD COVID/Flu, RSV, and Strep A rapid tests that directly compete on SureScreen's NHS Supply Chain listings and international distributor opportunities.
• QuidelOrtho: Owns Sofia and QuickVue rapid antigen systems, the closest direct competitor to SureScreen's CTDA-approved dual COVID/Flu cassette and broader infectious disease POC menu, particularly in primary care and pharmacy channels.

Regional players

• Omega Diagnostics: UK-based diagnostics company of comparable scale focused on infectious disease, allergy, and food intolerance rapid tests — closely matched in geography, size, and product mix to SureScreen.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/surescreen
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/surescreen-diagnostics-limited

Compliance10 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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