What Block Scientific does

Block Scientific is a privately held laboratory equipment dealer and refurbisher founded in 1980, headquartered in Bellport, New York. The company supplies new, used, and refurbished clinical diagnostic analyzers, reagents, consumables, and support services to clinical laboratories, hospitals, physician office labs, drug testing facilities, and research institutions across the United States and select international markets including Africa, the Philippines, and Europe. Its product portfolio spans chemistry, immunoassay, hematology, coagulation, blood gas, urinalysis, and molecular testing platforms from major OEMs including Beckman Coulter, Siemens, Roche, Abbott, Thermo Fisher, Horiba, Sysmex, Hologic, Dynex, and Tecan. Named end customers include Bristol-Myers Squibb, Sekisui Diagnostics P.E.I. Inc., CleanSlate Centers, the American Red Cross, Brookhaven National Laboratory, Columbia University, and Duke University.

The company's core technical capability is its OEM-spec refurbishment process, executed by factory-trained technicians who perform complete hardware restoration, firmware updates, optics recalibration, and performance verification on used analyzers; each refurbished unit carries a 30-day satisfaction guarantee and is supported by a nationwide on-site service network built over more than 40 years. Block Scientific operates as an authorized distributor for Horiba, Thermo Scientific, and Sysmex, and in 2020 acquired Peripheral Visions Inc., bringing in-house manufacturing of replacement parts for Beckman Coulter, Olympus, and Hitachi/Roche analyzer platforms. The company maintains ISO 13485 certification on at least one core product line (Dynex Agility ELISA Systems, manufactured in the USA).

Block Scientific generates revenue through multiple streams: one-time sales of new and refurbished equipment, recurring reagent and consumable supply (uniform 10–15% discount regardless of customer size), customizable annual service and maintenance contracts, equipment trade-in programs, and flexible financing arrangements including lease-to-own. The go-to-market is sales-led, supported by dedicated regional sales representatives (e.g., Lee Doughton for West USA, Ben Morton for the Philippines), an e-commerce storefront with AI-assisted chatbot, a 90-minute quote guarantee, content marketing via cost-reduction educational guides, and participation in major industry trade shows including AACC and MEDICA. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, with no tiered structure in the reagent business.

Name

Block Scientific

Legal name

Block Scientific, Inc.

Website

https://blockscientific.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Block Scientific is a privately held laboratory equipment dealer and refurbisher founded in 1980, supplying new and refurbished clinical diagnostic analyzers, reagents, consumables, and service contracts to clinical labs, hospitals, universities, and research institutions across the United States and select international markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Medical Laboratory Equipment

NAICS

Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing (3391)

SIC

Laboratory Analytical Instruments (3826), Wholesale-Medical, Dental & Hospital Equipment & Supplies (5047)

akta.pro primary industry

Liquid Handling & Laboratory Automation (Pipettes, Robots, Workstations) (HLAGAIAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Reagents, Chemicals & Assay Kits (Buffers, Antibodies, ELISA, Enzymes) (HLAGAIAI), Laboratory Consumables & Plasticware (Tips, Tubes, Plates, Filters) (HLAGAIAH)

Keywords

• Medical laboratory equipment
• Refurbished lab analyzers
• Clinical diagnostic reagents
• Lab equipment service contracts
• Laboratory consumables supply

Headquarters

HQ city

Bellport

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Lab Equipment Sales: Sale of new, used, and refurbished laboratory analyzers including chemistry analyzers, immunoassay systems, hematology analyzers, PCR systems, and point-of-care testing equipment. Products sourced from major manufacturers and restored to OEM specifications.
2. Reagent and Consumable Supply: Ongoing supply of reagents, controls, and consumables for laboratory analyzers. Consistent 10-15% reagent discounts offered uniformly across all customer sizes. Bundle pricing available with equipment purchases.
3. Service and Repair Contracts: Annual service contracts covering installation, calibration, preventive maintenance, and repair services. Customizable contracts include PM schedules, reagent supply, and uptime guarantees. Time and material service also available.
4. Equipment Trade-In Program: Customers can sell old instruments to offset the cost of new equipment purchases. Block Scientific handles decontamination and arranges/pays for shipping.
5. Flexible Financing Options: Tailored payment plans and financing options including lease-to-own and deferred payment plans to help labs acquire equipment within budget constraints.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Block Scientific supplies new and refurbished medical laboratory analyzers (chemistry, immunoassay, hematology, PCR, ELISA, molecular testing), along with reagents, controls, and consumables from manufacturers such as Beckman, Siemens, Abbott, Roche, Hologic, Thermo Fisher, and Sysmex. The company refurbishes used analyzers to OEM specifications through factory-trained technicians, distributes on behalf of major manufacturers, and supports installations with a nationwide on-site service network offering maintenance, calibration, and repair contracts.

Product overview

Block Scientific is a laboratory equipment dealer and refurbisher offering a comprehensive portfolio of clinical diagnostic instruments, reagents, consumables, and support services. The product lineup centers on major laboratory analyzer categories including automated chemistry analyzers (Beckman Coulter AU series, Roche Cobas), immunoassay systems (Siemens Centaur, BioMerieux VIDAS), real-time PCR systems (Thermo QuantStudio series), automated ELISA processors (Dynex Agility/DS2/DSX), hematology analyzers (Sysmex, Abbott Cell Dyn), molecular testing platforms (Hologic Panther), and liquid handlers (Tecan Genesis RSP). The company operates as an authorized distributor for Horiba, Thermo Scientific, and Sysmex, while also providing refurbished equipment options, reagent and consumable supplies, nationwide installation and repair services, and flexible financing programs. Supporting services include equipment trade-ins, disposal, and custom service contracts.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• QuikScreen: Customized urine drug test cups product line launched by Block Scientific.

Products and services

• Dynex Agility Automated ELISA System High-volume automated ELISA processing system with walk-away capability that reduces hands-on time by up to 60%. Made in USA with ISO 13485 certification. Designed for clinical laboratories running high-throughput ELISA workflows.
• Dynex DS2 Automated ELISA System Compact open-system automated ELISA workstation with small footprint, designed to deliver timely and accurate results in fast-paced laboratories.
• Dynex DSX Automated ELISA System Flexible automated open ELISA system that handles various assays and volumes simultaneously with advanced walk-away productivity features.
• Thermo QuantStudio 12K Flex Real-Time PCR System High-throughput real-time PCR system capable of running 1 to 12,000 data points in a single run, with multiple block formats and cloud connectivity for clinical molecular microbiology testing.
• Thermo QuantStudio 7 Real-Time PCR System Versatile qPCR solution available in Flex and Pro configurations, supporting 96-well and 384-well formats with facial recognition, voice command, and RFID tracking features.
• Thermo QuantStudio 5 Real-Time PCR System Compact RT-PCR system featuring intuitive touchscreen, remote monitoring, 1.5-fold detection sensitivity, and 21 CFR Part 11 compliance software for clinical and analytical labs.
• Thermo QuantStudio 3 Real-Time PCR System Cost-effective qPCR benchtop system with 1.5-fold discrimination, 10-log dynamic range, OptiFlex and VeriFlex technologies, and Wi-Fi-enabled secure Thermo Fisher Connect cloud integration for remote data access.
• Tecan Freedom Genesis RSP Liquid Handler Automated liquid handling system for high-throughput DNA/RNA prep, ELISA, assay development, and sample dilution. Available in RSP 100 (4 deck positions) and RSP 150 (8 deck positions) models.
• Hologic Panther System for Molecular Testing Fully automated molecular testing platform with random sample access, STAT prioritization, broad assay consolidation menu, and after-hours processing capability. Consolidates multiple testing platforms into a single system with fewer LIS integration points.
• Roche LightCycler 480 Real-Time PCR System High-throughput real-time PCR platform with rapid thermal cycling, excellent optical accuracy, and full-format flexibility supporting 96-well and 384-well configurations. Includes full LIMS connectivity for sample tracking and data management.
• Chemistry, Immunoassay, Hematology, and Urinalysis Analyzers Comprehensive portfolio of new and refurbished clinical analyzers including Beckman AU480/680/AU5810 chemistry analyzers, Roche Cobas c311/e411, Siemens Centaur XPT and Immulite 2000 XPi immunoassay systems, BioMerieux Mini VIDAS, Sysmex hematology analyzers, Siemens RAPIDPoint 500 blood gas, and Clinitek Advantus/Status urinalysis systems.
• Reagents and Consumables Extensive selection of clinical diagnostic reagents, controls, and consumables for chemistry, immunoassay, hematology, coagulation, drugs of abuse, electrolyte, and urinalysis testing from manufacturers including Siemens, Thermo Scientific, Immunalysis, Horiba, Fisher Chemical, and Stanbio. Includes new Fisher Chemical LC-MS solvents.
• Service and Repair Plans Nationwide on-site and depot repair services, calibration, preventive maintenance, installation, and equipment disposal. Customizable annual service contracts covering both new and used equipment with PM schedules, reagent supply, and uptime guarantees. Extended warranties up to 12 months available.
• Equipment Financing and Trade-In Program Flexible financing options, lease-to-own and deferred payment plans, and equipment trade-in services. Block Scientific handles decontamination and arranges shipping for trade-in instruments to offset new equipment costs.
• QuikScreen Customized Urine Drug Test Cups Customized urine drug test cup product line launched by Block Scientific, enabling customers to configure drug screening panels for toxicology and drug testing laboratories.

Quantifiable outcome

• 15-30% reduction in cost per test achievable in 90 days
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Peripheral Visions Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 July 2020Block Scientific acquired Peripheral Visions Inc. of Black Diamond, Washington. Peripheral Visions had been in the business of manufacturing replacement parts for Beckman Coulter, Olympus, Hitachi/Roche and other industry analyzers. This acquisition expanded Block Scientific's manufacturing capabilities for replacement parts, which are now made in the USA.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Laboratory Advanced Solutions: Sister/related distributor of laboratory analyzers, reagents, and consumables. Connected entity visible directly on Block Scientific's website header and operates an essentially overlapping catalog in the same customer base of clinical laboratories.
• Excedr: Lab equipment leasing and sales platform offering refurbished instruments to clinical and research labs. Competes in the same alternate-procurement niche with emphasis on financing/lease-to-own and cost reduction for early-stage and growth-stage labs.
• New Life Scientific: Refurbished and used laboratory equipment dealer with catalog focused on clinical chemistry, immunoassay, and hematology analyzers. Directly comparable competitor for budget-conscious labs seeking OEM-grade refurbished instruments.
• Marshall Scientific: Refurbished laboratory equipment dealer specializing in clinical analyzers from major OEMs (Beckman Coulter, Roche, Siemens, Abbott). Competes for similar refurbished-instrument buyers in clinical and research settings.
• MYCO Instrumentation: Sister/related laboratory equipment distributor also linked from Block Scientific's website. Sells refurbished and new lab analyzers to overlapping clinical and research lab customers with comparable product lines.
• American Instrument Exchange: Refurbished and used laboratory equipment dealer serving clinical, research, and industrial labs. Comparable mid-sized distributor model focused on extending useful life of major OEM clinical analyzers.
• Conquer Scientific: Refurbished and used laboratory equipment dealer offering chemistry, immunoassay, hematology, and other clinical analyzers. Directly comparable business model with similar target customer base of cost-conscious clinical and research labs.

Broad incumbents

• Beckman Coulter (Danaher): OEM whose chemistry analyzers (AU series, Access series) form a core portion of Block Scientific's catalog. Competes with Block Scientific by selling new instruments, reagents, and service contracts directly to the same hospital and reference lab customers.
• Thermo Fisher Scientific: Massive incumbent that manufactures many of the analyzers Block Scientific distributes and refurbishes (QuantStudio series, etc.). Sells both new instruments and reagent/service contracts directly, capturing the full lab lifecycle that Block Scientific serves via distribution.
• Sysmex: OEM partner and global leader in hematology whose analyzers Block Scientific distributes. Competes with Block Scientific's refurbished hematology business by selling new instruments and full reagent/service packages directly to clinical labs.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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