UC Biosciences

What UC Biosciences does

UC Biosciences (legal entity Unison Collaborative Pte Ltd) is a Singapore-headquartered regional distribution company founded in 1977 that supplies in-vitro diagnostic products and clinical laboratory supplies to clinical, industrial, and research laboratories across Southeast Asia. The company operates through wholly-owned subsidiaries in Malaysia (UC Biosciences Sdn Bhd, 2007), the Philippines (UC Biosciences Inc, 2016), and Myanmar (UCM Biosciences Co. Ltd), with 51-100 employees and a direct sales force complemented by sub-distributor networks in harder-to-serve geographies. Its portfolio spans clinical chemistry, hematology, microbiology, immunology, molecular diagnostics, anatomic pathology, blood bank, point-of-care, and life science research tools (including cell culture, next-generation sequencing reagents, and protein engineering inputs), sourced through distribution partnerships with international manufacturers such as Kogene Biotech (PowerChek 2019-nCoV PCR), GenBody (COVID-19 IgM/IgG rapid test), and Puritan (flocked specimen collection swabs).

The company makes money by purchasing diagnostic and laboratory products from international principals and reselling them to laboratories, hospitals, clinics, pharmacies, and government healthcare institutions across Singapore, Malaysia, Myanmar, and the Philippines. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, consistent with B2B distribution; revenue mechanics are transactional spread/margin rather than subscription or fee-based. The go-to-market is sales-led and field-based, with Product Specialists managing key accounts, supported by participation in regional medical and scientific conferences and exhibitions.

The underlying technology is not proprietary — UC Biosciences does not develop diagnostic assays, instruments, or software itself. Its value lies in regulatory navigation, regional registration, cold-chain and inventory logistics, sales coverage across four Southeast Asian markets, and technical service support to laboratory customers. The firm is privately held with no disclosed institutional investors, no funding rounds, and no public listing; ownership is implied to be founder/family-controlled, consistent with 45+ years of independent operation.

Name

UC Biosciences

Legal name

Unison Collaborative Pte Ltd

Website

https://ucbiosciences.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1977

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

UC Biosciences is a Singapore-based regional distributor (founded 1977) of in-vitro diagnostic products and clinical laboratory supplies from international manufacturers, serving hospitals, clinics, and laboratories across Singapore, Malaysia, Myanmar, and the Philippines through wholly-owned subsidiaries and a direct sales force.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

In-Vitro Diagnostics and Clinical Laboratory Product Distribution

SIC

In Vitro & In Vivo Diagnostic Substances (2835)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialty Pharmacy & Biologics Distribution (CRAOAHAD)

Keywords

• In-vitro diagnostics distribution
• Clinical laboratory products
• Medical equipment distribution
• Life science research tools
• Diagnostic supplies Southeast Asia

Headquarters

HQ city

Singapore

HQ country

Singapore

HQ region

Asia

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Product Distribution: UC Biosciences generates revenue by distributing clinical laboratory products, in-vitro diagnostic products, and research tools from international manufacturers to laboratories, hospitals, clinics, and pharmacies across Southeast Asia. The company acts as a distribution partner, connecting innovative manufacturers with a diverse base of customers.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

UC Biosciences is a regional distribution partner that supplies reliable, quality in-vitro diagnostic (IVD) products and research tools to clinical, industrial, and research laboratories, hospitals, clinics, and pharmacies across Southeast Asia. The company connects renowned international manufacturers with a diverse regional customer base, offering an extensive portfolio spanning microbiology, immunology, molecular diagnostics, anatomic pathology, blood bank, clinical chemistry, hematology, point-of-care diagnostics, cell culture, lab equipment, specimen collection, and life science research supplies.

Product overview

UC Biosciences (operating as Unison Collaborative) is a regional distribution company established in 1977, headquartered in Singapore with offices in Malaysia, Myanmar, and Philippines. The company serves as a distribution partner for clinical laboratory products and research tools across Southeast Asia. Their product portfolio comprises multiple categories: Clinical Laboratory Products (Microbiology, Diagnostics covering Autoimmune, Cancer/Tumor Markers, Cardiac, Diabetes, Infectious Disease, Gastroenterology, Women's Health, Toxicology, Haematology, STDs; plus Molecular Diagnostics, Immunohistochemistry, Surgical Products, Allergy); Life Sciences Products (Cell Culture with ESC/iPSC reagents, Next Generation Sequencing supporting Illumina/Ion Torrent/Solid platforms, Immunoassay, Tissue Engineering, Protein Engineering, Water Microbiology, Electrophoresis, Molecular Biology); and specialized products including COVID-19 diagnostic tests (GenBody COVID-19 IgM/IgG rapid test, Kogene Biotech PowerChek™ 2019-nCoV real-time PCR kit, SCoV-2 Detect™ IgG ELISA). They also distribute Anatomic Pathology, Blood Bank, Clinical Chemistry, Hematology, POC/Infectious Diseases products, laboratory equipment, specimen collection supplies, and provide custom services (Bacteria Serotyping, Primers, Peptides, NGS Services). The company operates as a distribution partner connecting international manufacturers with laboratories, hospitals, clinics, and pharmacies throughout Southeast Asia.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• GenBody COVID-19 IgM/IgG Rapid Test Chromatographic immunoassay kit distributed by UC Biosciences for the rapid and differential detection of immunoglobulin M (IgM) and immunoglobulin G (IgG) antibodies against COVID-19 using serum, plasma, and whole blood. Targeted at clinical laboratories, hospitals, and point-of-care settings.
• Kogene Biotech PowerChek 2019-nCoV Real-time PCR Kit Real-time PCR kit distributed by UC Biosciences for COVID-19 testing, targeting the E gene for Sarbecovirus and the RdRp gene specifically for COVID-19. The first approved EUA kit in Korea with CE-IVD certification, supplied to clinical and reference laboratories across Southeast Asia.
• SCoV-2 Detect IgG ELISA ELISA-based test distributed by UC Biosciences for the detection of IgG antibodies against SARS-CoV-2, intended for use by clinical laboratories.
• Puritan Specimen Collection Products Foam-tipped and flocked specimen collection swabs (including Purflock Ultra and HydraFlock) distributed by UC Biosciences for medical, industrial, and specimen collection applications, including DNA testing and forensics, along with transport and enrichment media.
• Clinical Laboratory Products Portfolio Distributed range of clinical laboratory products covering Microbiology (immunoassay, antibodies, immunofluorescence assay, agglutination sera, antibiotic/sensitivity discs, rapid bacteria identification tests), Diagnostics (autoimmune, cancer/tumor markers, cardiac, diabetes monitoring, infectious disease, gastroenterology, women's health, toxicology, haematology, STDs), Molecular Diagnostics, Immunohistochemistry, Surgical Products, and Allergy products. Sold to clinical laboratories, hospitals, and clinics.
• Life Sciences Products Portfolio Distributed life science research tools including Cell Culture products (human ESC/iPSC reagents, iPSC-derived cells, stem cells and culture media, primary cells, disease-specific cells), Next Generation Sequencing reagents compatible with Illumina, Ion Torrent, and Solid platforms, immunoassay reagents, substances (enzymes, cytokines, allergens, proteins), tissue engineering (native collagen, atelocollagen), protein engineering, water microbiology, in-vitro/in-vivo delivery (siRNA, plasmid), electrophoresis, and molecular biology products. Sold to research and academic laboratories.
• Industrial and Veterinary Products Distributed products for industrial and veterinary applications, including antibodies and antigens, fluorescence antibodies, control serum, molecular assays, complement fixation, tube agglutination, AGID, reference cultures, and sample collection. Supplied to industrial and veterinary laboratories.
• Food and Feed Safety Products Distributed testing products for food and feed safety, including dairy testing, industrial contaminants, microbiology, toxins, and veterinary drugs detection. Supplied to food, feed, and industrial testing laboratories.
• Forensic Products Distributed forensic testing supplies including drug detection kits, sample collection swabs and applicators, DNA collection kits, and evidence collection kits. Supplied to forensic laboratories and law enforcement agencies.
• Anatomic Pathology Products Distributed histology and pathology supplies including cassettes, coverslippers, coverslips, cover glass, cryostats, cytology supplies, embedding instruments and materials, grossing accessories and stations, histology controls/calibrators, reagents and stains, microtome blades and microtomes, slides and slide storage, tissue baths, and tissue processors. Supplied to anatomic pathology laboratories and hospitals.
• Blood Bank Products Distributed blood bank equipment and reagents including blood bank analysers, controls and calibrators, equipment, reagents, and typing supplies. Supplied to blood banks and hospital transfusion medicine departments.
• Clinical Chemistry Products Distributed chemistry analyzers and reagents including blood gas reagents and accessories, chemistry controls and standards, reagents and solutions, clinical chemistry accessories and analyzers, immunology controls and standards, molecular reagents, special chemistry reagents, stains and supplies, and toxicology reagents and accessories. Supplied to clinical chemistry laboratories.
• Hematology Products Distributed hematology equipment and supplies including automated coagulation, automated instruments, slides and consumables, small equipment, stains, and urinalysis automated analyzers. Supplied to hematology laboratories.
• Point-of-Care and Infectious Diseases Products Distributed point-of-care diagnostic products including POC chemistry analyzers, POC coagulation analyzers, POC glucose analyzers, rapid test kits, urinalysis analyzers, controls, strips, and supplies. Supplied to hospitals, clinics, and point-of-care settings.
• Cell Culture Products Distributed cell culture supplies including 3D culture media and plates, native collagen, sample collection swabs and applicators, and IVF laboratory air quality monitoring products. Supplied to cell culture and IVF laboratories.
• Lab Equipment Distributed laboratory equipment including centrifuges, cold storage, constant temperature equipment, general lab equipment, lab furniture, lab weighing, safety cabinets and fume hoods, and water filtration systems. Supplied to laboratories across Southeast Asia.
• General Lab Supplies Distributed general laboratory supplies including cleaning supplies, chemicals, supplies, glucose tolerance beverages, labels and tapes, liquid handling, personal protection, racks, temperature monitoring, timers, labware, test tube closures, and test tubes. Supplied to laboratories.
• Specimen Collection Products Distributed specimen collection supplies including blood collection tubes, general swabs, lancets and needles, phlebotomy supplies, specimen bags, mailers and shippers, tourniquets, and containers. Supplied to laboratories, hospitals, and clinics.
• Lab Kitting Services Pre-configured collection kits assembled and supplied by UC Biosciences, including blood collection kits, blood culture collection kits, tissue biopsy kits, and urine collection kits, for use by clinical laboratories and hospitals.
• Custom Laboratory Services Bespoke laboratory services offered by UC Biosciences, including bacteria serotyping, bacteria serotyping training courses, custom primers and peptides, custom immunoassays, and next-generation sequencing services. Targeted at research and clinical laboratories.

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and supporting.

• Renowned International ManufacturerscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUC Biosciences partners with renowned international manufacturers with proven track records in the development and manufacture of high quality products to provide an extensive portfolio of in-vitro diagnostic products and research tools to laboratories across Southeast Asia.
• Kogene BiotechcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner for Kogene Biotech PowerChek 2019-nCoV Real-time PCR Kit, the first approved EUA kit in Korea with CE-IVD certification for COVID-19 testing.
• GenBodycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner for GenBody COVID-19 IgM/IgG rapid test kit, a chromatographic immunoassay for rapid and differential detection of COVID-19 antibodies.
• PuritanminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributes Puritan foam tipped swabs for medical, industrial and specimen collection applications, including Purflock Ultra and HydraFlock swabs for DNA testing and forensics.
• Sub-Distributors (Philippines)supportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUC Biosciences Inc partners with reliable sub distributors to supply quality products to all customers throughout the Philippines archipelago.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• DKSH: Zurich-headquartered market expansion services company with deep healthcare distribution operations across Southeast Asia, distributing consumer health, pharmaceutical, and medical device products from global manufacturers into retail and institutional channels. Highly comparable to UC Biosciences as a multi-country SEA B2B distributor partnering with international manufacturers.
• Zuellig Pharma: One of the largest healthcare distribution companies in Asia, headquartered in Singapore, providing distribution, commercialization, and clinical trial support services across SEA. Comparable to UC Biosciences in serving pharmacies, hospitals, and clinics as a multi-country regional healthcare distributor.
• Sciencewerke: Singapore-based distributor of laboratory equipment, life science research tools, and clinical diagnostics products across Southeast Asia. Closely comparable to UC Biosciences in product portfolio, target customer base (academic, clinical, and industrial labs), and SEA-focused distribution model.
• Mega Lifesciences: Thai-headquartered pharmaceutical, consumer healthcare, and medical distribution company with operations across SEA. Comparable to UC Biosciences in serving as a regional B2B distributor of healthcare products to retail and institutional customers across multiple SEA markets including Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines, and Myanmar.

Broad incumbents

• Agilent Technologies: Global manufacturer of analytical instruments, chromatography, mass spectrometry, and laboratory supplies with direct distribution across Asia. Comparable product categories (analytical instruments, lab supplies) and customer base (clinical and research labs) to UC Biosciences.
• Bio-Rad Laboratories: Global manufacturer and direct distributor of clinical diagnostics and life science research products, with established sales and distribution operations across Asia. Comparable to UC Biosciences in product category (clinical diagnostics, life science) and SEA customer reach, but operates broadly rather than as a regional distribution specialist.
• Merck Life Science: Global life science products division of Merck KGaA (operating as MilliporeSigma in the US), manufacturing and distributing lab water systems, bioprocessing, lab consumables, and diagnostic products. Comparable product categories and customer base to UC Biosciences across SEA markets.
• Thermo Fisher Scientific: Global manufacturer and direct distributor of analytical instruments, life science reagents, and clinical diagnostics products, with substantial direct sales and distribution across SEA. Comparable product portfolio and customer base to UC Biosciences, but at vastly larger scale and vertical integration.
• Eppendorf: German manufacturer of laboratory equipment, consumables, and bioprocessing solutions with direct sales operations across Asia. Comparable to UC Biosciences in lab equipment distribution to clinical and research labs, but operates as a global manufacturer-incumbent with broader portfolio.
• Sartorius AG: German bioprocessing and laboratory equipment manufacturer with direct sales and distribution across Asia. Comparable to UC Biosciences in lab equipment and life science product categories but operates as a specialized global incumbent rather than a regional distribution partner.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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