What Assured Bio Labs does

Assured Bio Labs is a private environmental microbiology and chemistry testing laboratory founded in 2005 and headquartered in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. The company provides accredited testing services for mold, bacteria (including coliforms and E. coli), Legionella, water quality, allergens, corrosive drywall, and SARS-CoV-2 environmental contamination. Its testing modalities span traditional microscopy, culture/viability methods, and DNA-based molecular analysis using RT-PCR and qPCR.

The company's technical platform is anchored on proprietary sampling and assay technologies, most notably the patented M-TRAP air sampling cassette, the Big 2 Water Intrusion Mold Test, the ERMI and SIM (36-species) DNA-based mold panels aligned with EPA standards, the WhisperCare continuous DNA/RNA air monitoring system, and the HYDRO-FOG disinfection system. Multiple regulatory accreditations — CDC ELITE (#5001635), AIHA (#183867), EPA Lab ID (TN01361), and Tennessee DEC Drinking Water (#03147) — certify the lab to serve regulated healthcare, federal, and municipal customers.

Assured Bio operates a hybrid commercial model: a direct-to-customer e-commerce store sells testing kits and equipment ranging from $8 to $2,100; inside sales (toll-free and local phone lines) handle SMB and residential orders; and direct enterprise sales staff coordinate customized testing protocols with healthcare facilities, municipalities, and federal agencies. The customer base spans long-term care healthcare, the Department of Defense (MRE inspection and SBIR-funded mold inhibitor work), Oak Ridge National Laboratory, municipalities, NYC financial district enterprises (pandemic-era environmental testing), home inspectors (educational channel), and individual homeowners via DIY kits. Notable partnerships include GeoAir (drone-based agricultural pathogen detection) and a research collaboration with Oak Ridge National Laboratory on antimicrobial nanotech.

Name

Assured Bio Labs

Legal name

Assured Bio Labs, LLC

Website

https://assuredbio.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Assured Bio Labs is a CDC ELITE and AIHA-accredited environmental microbiology laboratory in Oak Ridge, Tennessee that performs DNA-based and culture-based testing for mold, bacteria, Legionella, and water quality for healthcare, government, defense, and residential customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Environmental Microbiology Testing Services

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (541380)

SIC

Services-Testing Laboratories (8734)

akta.pro primary industry

Environmental Monitoring & Cleanroom Testing (GMP) (HLAGADAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Water Sampling, Testing & Laboratory Analysis (Legionella/Microbiology) (BPABAJAB), Air & Aerosol Monitoring (Bioaerosols, Mold, Yeast, Airborne Pathogens) (AFALAEAD)

Keywords

• Environmental microbiology testing
• Mold testing services
• Legionella water analysis
• Indoor air quality
• DNA pathogen detection

Headquarters

HQ city

Oak Ridge

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Laboratory Testing Services: Comprehensive environmental microbiology and chemistry testing services including mold testing (microscopy-based, viability-based, DNA-based), bacteria testing (viability-based, DNA-based, coliform), Legionella testing, water analysis, and allergen assays. Revenue generated through per-test pricing for samples submitted by customers.
2. Testing Products and Supplies: Sale of testing kits, sampling supplies, and equipment including mold test kits, water test kits, air sampling cassettes, ATP luminometers, and accessories. Online store with products ranging from $8 to $2,100.
3. Equipment Rental: Rental program for WhisperCare Air Pumps for facilities requiring continuous air monitoring. Call for rental details and rates.
4. Professional Services: Consultation services for Legionella management plans, water management strategies, and indoor air quality assessments for facilities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Assured Bio Labs is an environmental microbiology and chemistry testing laboratory that performs mold, bacteria (including coliforms and Legionella), water quality, allergen, USP <797>, and SARS-CoV-2 analyses for commercial, residential, healthcare, and government/defense customers, using both traditional microscopy and DNA-based (RT-PCR, qPCR) methods. The company also sells proprietary test kits and equipment through an online store, including the patented M-TRAP Air Sampling Cassette, the WhisperCare Continuous Air Monitoring System, and the HYDRO-FOG disinfectant fogging system, and provides consultation on Legionella water management plans.

Product overview

Assured Bio Labs is an environmental microbiology and chemistry testing laboratory offering a comprehensive portfolio of testing services and products. The core offerings include mold testing services (Microscopy-Based, Viability-Based, and DNA-Based including Big 2, ERMI, and SIM testing), bacteria testing (Viability-Based, DNA-Based, and Coliform testing), Legionella testing, water analysis, allergen assays, and USP <797> pharmaceutical testing. The company also provides government contracting services. Key products include the patented M-TRAP Air Sampling Cassette, the WhisperCare Continuous Air Monitoring System for DNA/RNA analysis, HYDRO-FOG disinfectant fogging system, ATP testing equipment, and various sampling supplies including air cassettes, dust collectors, and test kits. The products serve commercial, residential, healthcare, and manufacturing sectors for indoor air quality assessment, water safety, and environmental contamination detection.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• M-TRAP: Patented microbial air capture technology used for mold, bacteria, and virus detection
• Big 2 Water Intrusion Mold Test
• WhisperCare
• HYDRO-FOG

Products and services

• Mold Testing Services (Microscopy, Viability, and DNA-Based including Big 2, ERMI, SIM) Comprehensive mold analysis services covering traditional microscopy, viability-based culture, and DNA-based molecular testing (Big 2 Water Intrusion Mold Test, ERMI, SIM) for residential, commercial, and healthcare customers needing indoor air quality and water intrusion assessment.
• Legionella Analysis (CDC ELITE Method) CDC ELITE-certified Legionella testing using culture analysis (gold standard) combined with molecular techniques for rapid detection during outbreaks; includes same-day molecular results for outbreak scenarios and supports water management plan development for healthcare and facility customers.
• Bacteria Testing Services (Viability, DNA-Based, and Coliform) Bacteria testing services including Basic Bacteria Test (coliform/E. coli at $44), Advanced Bacteria Test ($66), and DNA-based bacteria screening for residential and commercial water and environmental samples.
• Water Testing Services (Basic, Advanced, FHA/VA, Lead, Copper Panels) Residential and commercial water quality testing panels covering coliforms, lead, copper, FHA/VA-required parameters, and an Advanced Water Panel for comprehensive homeowner analysis.
• Allergen Assays

Quantifiable outcome

• Same-day molecular results available for Legionella testing during outbreak situations
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• GeoAircoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 October 2017Collaboration to bring rapid disease detection to farmers and growers using drone technology. Assured Bio's patented M-TRAP technology is incorporated into GeoAir's drones for agricultural pathogen detection. Enables targeted pesticide application to disease hotspots rather than whole-field spraying, reducing costs for growers and environmental impact.
• Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Sobek collaborates with ORNL on nanotech research to keep nasty microbes in check. Company was awarded microbial contamination laboratory work for ORNL facilities. Strong research partnership leveraging local national lab expertise.
• U.S. Department of DefensecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDepartment of Defense Phase II SBIR (Small Business Innovation Research) grant for mold inhibitor study. Successfully completed pallet study testing 1 million square feet of MRE meals for mold prevention.
• Home Inspectors of TN (HITA)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerEducational partnership providing continuing education courses to home inspectors. Dr. Sobek presents courses on formaldehyde testing and indoor air quality topics. Sixty+ home inspectors attended courses in Nashville.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Eurofins Scientific: Global testing services conglomerate with environmental microbiology and water testing capabilities; competes for large multi-site and government contracts and represents the dominant roll-up acquirer in the space.
• Pace Analytical Services: Large US testing network offering environmental, water, and Legionella services as part of a much broader analytical portfolio; competes for the same enterprise and government accounts Assured Bio targets.
• SGS SA: Global testing, inspection, and certification firm with environmental and water safety service lines, comparable to Assured Bio in regulated drinking water and Legionella testing, but at much greater scale.
• Bureau Veritas: Global TIC firm offering building and environmental testing services, including Legionella and indoor air quality, with the scale to absorb enterprise accounts that Assured Bio cannot service as a single-site lab.

Direct peers

• Analytics Lab (formerly EMLab P&K): National environmental testing laboratory focused on mold, bacteria, asbestos, and Legionella testing for IAQ professionals, directly comparable to Assured Bio's core service offering and customer base of home inspectors.
• RTI Laboratories: Mid-sized AIHA-accredited environmental testing lab offering mold, bacteria, Legionella, and industrial hygiene services, closely mirroring Assured Bio's service mix for commercial and healthcare customers.
• EMSL Analytical: Largest US independent environmental microbiology and indoor air quality lab network, directly competing with Assured Bio in mold, bacteria, Legionella, and allergen testing for residential, commercial, and healthcare customers.
• Aerobiology Laboratory Associates: Specialty environmental microbiology lab focused on mold, bacteria, and asbestos testing for the IAQ and healthcare markets, overlapping with Assured Bio's ERMI/SIM and DNA-based mold services.

Emerging players

• Legend Technical Services: Independent environmental testing lab with AIHA-accredited microbiology and Legionella capabilities; comparable mid-sized competitor for healthcare and industrial water testing work.
• Microbiology International / Hardy Diagnostics: Suppliers of microbiology testing consumables and culture-based services with overlapping mold/bacteria detection offerings; serve a similar SMB and inspector channel but lean more toward products than lab services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/assuredbio
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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/in/iaqdoctor

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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