What Agdia Inc does

Agdia, Inc. is a privately held, Elkhart, Indiana-based biotechnology company founded in 1981 that develops, manufactures, and distributes diagnostic test kits for plant pathogens and transgenic (GMO) traits. Its portfolio spans three core technology platforms: ELISA kits (offered in Reagent Set and PathoScreen complete-kit formats), ImmunoStrip lateral flow devices that deliver field-deployable results in 5–30 minutes, and the proprietary AmplifyRP isothermal amplification platform based on Recombinase Polymerase Amplification (RPA) that achieves PCR-comparable sensitivity without requiring nucleic acid purification. AmplifyRP assays pair with the AmpliFire Pro, a battery-operated portable isothermal fluorometer that enables molecular diagnostics in the field. Agdia monetizes through one-time sales of test kits and instruments via an e-commerce storefront (orders.agdia.com), direct phone/fax sales, and international distributors, complemented by two services streams: an ISO/IEC 17025:2017 ANAB-accredited Testing Services laboratory that screens customer-submitted plant samples, and custom assay development services staffed by more than 10 in-house researchers.

The company serves plant breeders, propagators, growers, producers, private testing laboratories, and university researchers across global agricultural markets. Its competitive positioning rests on the breadth of its validated pathogen catalog, dual field/lab go-to-market, ISO 9001:2015 and ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accreditations, and a 40-plus-year track record of catalog expansion demonstrated by four new AmplifyRP XRT launches in the first half of 2026 alone (cucurbit viruses BPYV/SPaV, Coguviruses WCLAV-1/-2, CVYV, CCYV) and a 2024 legume extension (Cowpea mild mottle virus). No public financials, funding history, M&A activity, or leadership disclosures are available in the provided materials, and ownership remains privately held with no parent entity identified.

Name

Agdia Inc

Legal name

Agdia, Inc.

Website

https://agdia.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Agdia, founded 1981 and headquartered in Elkhart, Indiana, develops and sells diagnostic test kits (ELISA, ImmunoStrip lateral flow, AmplifyRP molecular assays) and the AmpliFire portable fluorometer for plant pathogen and GMO detection, serving breeders, propagators, growers, labs, and universities worldwide through e-commerce, distributors, and an accredited testing laboratory.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Agricultural Plant Diagnostics

SIC

Services-Testing Laboratories (8734), In Vitro & In Vivo Diagnostic Substances (2835)

akta.pro primary industry

Pathogen & Disease Diagnostics Services (Plant, Soil, Water) (AFACAKAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Plant Tissue & Sap Testing Services (AFACAKAB)

Keywords

• Plant pathogen diagnostics
• Molecular test kits
• ELISA immunoassays
• Lateral flow devices
• Isothermal nucleic acid amplification

Headquarters

HQ city

Elkhart

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Diagnostic Test Kit Sales: Sale of ELISA, ImmunoStrip, and AmplifyRP molecular test kits for plant pathogen and GMO detection. Products available in various formats including reagent sets, complete kits, and bulk quantities. Sold through e-commerce, phone, fax, and international distributors.
2. Testing Services Laboratory: ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accredited diagnostic laboratory services where customers submit plant samples for pathogen screening. Services range from high-throughput inexpensive screening to high-impact molecular testing. Offers rapid turnaround time and expert guidance on crop screening.
3. Custom Development Services: Custom assay development services for organizations requiring specific diagnostic solutions. Company collaborates with clients to develop custom assays based on their testing needs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Agdia develops, manufactures, and sells diagnostic test kits for the detection of plant pathogens and transgenic (GMO) traits, sold under the ImmunoStrip, ELISA (PathoScreen / Reagent Sets), AmplifyRP, and AmpliFire brands. The company also operates an ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accredited Testing Services laboratory that screens plant samples submitted by customers, and provides Custom Development Services for organizations requiring bespoke immunoassay and molecular assays. Products are distributed globally through an e-commerce web store, international distributors, and direct sales.

Product overview

Agdia Inc. is a plant pathogen and GMO diagnostics company offering a portfolio of test kits, instruments, and laboratory services. The core product lines include: (1) ELISA Test Kits (Reagent Sets and PathoScreen Complete Kits) for laboratory-based pathogen detection; (2) ImmunoStrip lateral flow test strips for rapid field-deployable results; (3) AmplifyRP XRT isothermal amplification kits for rapid molecular diagnostics without the need for nucleic acid purification; and (4) the AmpliFire Pro portable fluorometer, which pairs with AmplifyRP assays to enable real-time molecular testing in the field or lab. Agdia also operates an ISO/IEC 17025-accredited Testing Services laboratory that runs its full test menu on behalf of customers, and offers Custom Development Services for bespoke assay creation. Together, these products serve producers, labs, breeders, and growers of all sizes across the agricultural sector.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• AmplifyRP: Isothermal nucleic acid amplification and detection platform for rapid molecular testing
• AmpliFire
• ImmunoStrip
• PathoScreen
• Agdia Plant Diagnostics

Products and services

• ImmunoStrip Lateral Flow Tests Lateral flow rapid test strips for field-deployable detection of plant pathogens and GMO traits. Provides results in as little as 5 minutes with maximum runtime of 30 minutes, requires no laboratory equipment, and is suitable for on-site testing by growers, breeders, and field personnel with no prior diagnostic experience.
• ELISA Test Kits (PathoScreen and Reagent Sets) Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) diagnostic kits for laboratory-based detection of plant pathogens. Offered in Reagent Set format (coating antibody, enzyme conjugate, uncoated plate) and PathoScreen Complete Kit format (pre-coated plate, conjugate, positive control, buffers). Widely used for high-throughput pathogen screening across multiple crops.
• AmplifyRP XRT Molecular Test Kits Isothermal nucleic acid amplification platform based on Recombinase Polymerase Amplification (RPA). Amplifies and detects DNA or RNA at a single operating temperature of 39–42 °C without requiring nucleic acid purification, delivering sensitivity and specificity comparable to PCR in a field-deployable format with total assay time under 30 minutes.
• AmpliFire Pro Portable Isothermal Fluorometer Battery-operated portable isothermal fluorometer used with AmplifyRP assays. Reads real-time fluorescence signals and automatically displays results as positive or negative. Enables molecular diagnostics in the field or laboratory by personnel with limited molecular experience; assay parameters loaded via barcode.
• Testing Services Laboratory In-house diagnostic laboratory that performs pathogen testing for customers using ELISA, ImmunoStrip, AmplifyRP, PCR, and other methods. Accredited to ISO/IEC 17025:2017 by ANAB, with services ranging from high-throughput inexpensive screening to high-impact molecular testing. Offers free shipping labels for domestic customers and free electronic permit documents for international customers.
• GMO Trait Test Kits Diagnostic test kits for detecting transgenic (GMO) traits in plants, offered alongside pathogen detection products. Designed for breeders, propagators, and growers requiring trait verification across multiple crop types.
• ELISA and ImmunoStrip for Cowpea mild mottle virus (CPMMV) ELISA and ImmunoStrip test kits for detecting Cowpea mild mottle virus (CPMMV) in soybeans and legumes, expanding coverage of legume crop pathogens within Agdia's existing ELISA and ImmunoStrip product lines.
• AmplifyRP XRT for Cucurbit chlorotic yellows virus (CCYV) Rapid molecular test kit on the AmplifyRP XRT platform for the detection of Cucurbit chlorotic yellows virus (CCYV) in cucurbit crops, offered both as a field-deployable kit and as a Testing Services laboratory assay.
• AmplifyRP XRT for Cucumber vein yellowing virus (CVYV) Rapid molecular test kit on the AmplifyRP XRT platform for detection of Cucumber vein yellowing virus (CVYV) in cucurbit crops, offered both as a field-deployable kit and through the Testing Services laboratory.
• AmplifyRP XRT for Coguviruses (WCLAV-1, WCLAV-2) in Cucurbit Crops Rapid molecular test kit on the AmplifyRP XRT platform for the detection of emerging Coguviruses (Watermelon crinkle leaf-associated virus-1 and -2) in cucurbit crops, offered both as a field-deployable kit and through the Testing Services laboratory.

Quantifiable outcome

• 95% diagnostic sensitivity for BPYV detection (151 out of 159 positive samples)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• EnviroLogix: Closest direct competitor to Agdia, offering GMO trait and plant pathogen test kits (lateral flow and ELISA) to seed companies, breeders, and growers. Operates in the same niche with similar product formats, customer base, and distribution channels.
• Romer Labs: Specializes in diagnostic solutions for mycotoxins and food/feed pathogens in the agricultural value chain. Comparable to Agdia in serving agricultural testing labs and food/feed processors with validated test kits and laboratory services.
• BIOREBA: Swiss-based developer and supplier of ELISA and molecular test kits for plant pathogen detection. A direct competitor to Agdia in the plant diagnostics niche, with overlapping customer base of diagnostic labs, breeders, and research institutions.

Broad incumbents

• Bio-Rad Laboratories: Major life science tools company with a strong ELISA and molecular diagnostics franchise. Provides competing immunoassay platforms and instruments used by plant pathology labs, though plant diagnostics is not their primary focus.
• PerkinElmer: Provides analytical instruments and diagnostic reagents with applications in plant and food safety testing. Comparable through its molecular and immunoassay platforms that compete for plant pathology testing budgets.
• Thermo Fisher Scientific: Largest life science tools provider with ELISA, PCR, and isothermal amplification reagents and instruments that overlap with Agdia's technology platforms. Represents both a competitor (kits, instruments) and a potential supplier to Agdia's R&D.
• Eurofins Scientific: Global testing services network with agricultural and plant health testing capabilities. Competes with Agdia's Testing Services laboratory on outsourced sample submission work while offering broader testing categories across food, environment, and pharma.
• SGS SA: World-leading testing, inspection, and certification company with agricultural services including seed health and plant pathology testing. Competes with Agdia's lab services arm and provides regulatory-relevant diagnostic testing for global agricultural trade.
• Neogen Corporation: Established food and animal safety diagnostics company with plant pathogen detection in its portfolio (acquired through mergers with companies like Genetic Technologies). Competes with Agdia in agricultural testing while serving broader markets including food safety and animal health.
• Bureau Veritas: Global testing, inspection, and certification company with agricultural and agri-food testing services including plant health diagnostics. Competes with Agdia on outsourced sample testing and provides an alternative accredited laboratory channel for international customers.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/agdiainc
• Facebookfacebook.com/agdia-inc-145631368793563
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/agdia-inc

Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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