Apacor

What Apacor does

Apacor Limited is a UK-based privately-held medical device company founded in 1999 and headquartered in Wokingham, Berkshire, specializing in in vitro diagnostics with a primary focus on medical parasitology. The company manufactures and distributes diagnostic consumables and instruments to laboratories globally through a combination of OEM partnerships, branded distribution, and direct sales, with 51-100 employees and 25+ years of operating history under CEO Anthony Bellm. Its core franchise is the Parasep faecal parasite concentrator line (Mini and Midi variants, including solvent-free SF versions), complemented by patented Apafix universal fixative, the Rapydtest rapid testing platform (CareUS Malaria, Leishmania), cellulose acetate electrophoresis membranes, the ParaClick pinworm paddle, and the ParaBeads quality control product.

The company's product architecture combines proprietary disposable hardware with AI-augmented analytics delivered through partnerships rather than in-house development. Through its Techcyte partnership Apacor offers automated microscopy scanning across parasitology, haematology, cytology, and urinalysis with 30-second read times; OEM components are integrated into Diasorin's Liaison XL chemiluminescence analyser and Zoetis' Vetscan Imagyst veterinary AI platform. In 2024-2025 the company launched a new environmental monitoring franchise (AirTrap XL, AirTrap Mini, Sporecyte air sampling pump, Bluetooth Flow Meter) and entered urinalysis via XactUrine, broadening the addressable market beyond human parasitology.

Apacor operates a multi-channel B2B revenue model: OEM manufacturing for tier-one diagnostic OEMs (Diasorin, Zoetis), branded product sales to clinical and veterinary laboratories via a global medical distributor network, and direct sales to reference labs and hospital systems. The company holds ISO 13485:2016 certification through 2027, CE marking under IVDR, and FDA registration (E311255), with independent validation published by Mayo Clinic, ARUP Laboratories, and the WHO. Pricing is predominantly quote-based; the only publicly listed price point is £199 for the Sporecyte Air Sampling Pump sold via the company's own e-commerce channel.

Name

Apacor

Legal name

Apacor Limited

Website

https://apacor.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Apacor Limited is a UK-based medical device company (founded 1999, 51-100 employees) that manufactures in vitro diagnostics — primarily Parasep faecal parasite concentrators, rapid infectious disease tests, and an AirTrap environmental monitoring line — for global laboratories via OEM partnerships with Diasorin and Zoetis, a distributor network, and direct sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Medical Diagnostic Devices

NAICS

In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing (325413)

SIC

In Vitro & In Vivo Diagnostic Substances (2835), Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841)

akta.pro primary industry

Diagnostic & Laboratory Packaging (Specimen Containers, Transport Tubes) (IMALAIAF)

Keywords

• Parasitology diagnostics
• In vitro diagnostics
• Medical diagnostic devices
• Rapid testing kits
• Environmental monitoring products

Headquarters

HQ city

Hovingham

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Medical Diagnostic Products Sales: Apacor develops and markets practical, cost-effective solutions in the field of medical diagnostics, manufacturing innovative products to laboratories across the world. Revenue comes from sale of diagnostic products including parasitology concentrators, rapid tests, electrophoresis membranes, and environmental monitoring equipment.
2. OEM Manufacturing: Apacor works closely with a range of global partners through dedicated OEM manufacturing and procurement process, manufacturing products for partners like Diasorin, Zoetis, and others under white-label or embedded arrangements.
3. Environmental Monitoring Products: Sale of environmental monitoring products including AirTrap cassettes, flow meters, accessories, and Sporecyte air sampling pumps for indoor air quality and mold assessment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Apacor develops, manufactures, and markets in vitro diagnostic consumables focused primarily on medical parasitology. Its core offering includes closed-system faecal parasite concentrators (Mini/Midi Parasep), rapid diagnostic tests for malaria, leishmaniasis and other infections, cellulose acetate electrophoresis membranes, AI-assisted pathology platforms, and airborne particle sampling products for environmental monitoring, sold globally to laboratories under the Apacor brand and through OEM manufacturing for partners such as Diasorin and Zoetis.

Product overview

Apacor develops and markets practical, cost-effective in vitro diagnostics solutions, manufacturing innovative products for laboratories across the world. The portfolio consists of multiple product categories: (1) Parasitology - core products including Mini Parasep, Mini Parasep SF, Midi Parasep, and Midi Parasep SF faecal parasite concentrators, plus ParaClick pinworm detection paddle and ParaBeads quality control products; (2) Rapid Testing - Leishmania Dipstick and CareUS Malaria Rapydtest for immunoassay-based disease detection; (3) AI Diagnostics - Techcyte AI platform partnership for automated pathology identification across multiple disciplines; (4) Electrophoresis - Cellulose Acetate Membranes for clinical chemistry analysis; (5) Environmental Monitoring - AirTrap XL, AirTrap Mini, AirTrap Flow Meter, AirTrap Accessories, and Sporecyte Air Sampling Pump for airborne particle detection; (6) Safety Products - Safety SubCulture Unit 2 for needleless blood culture dispensing; (7) Supporting Products - Fixatives and Reagents and 30ml Transport Vials; (8) OEM Partnerships - Diasorin Liaison XL and Zoetis Vetscan Imagyst. The company also provides validation data, IFU documentation, and an RCF/RPM Calculator tool.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Parasep: Faecal parasite concentrator products for parasitology diagnostics
• Rapydtest
• CareUS Malaria
• AirTrap
• Sporecyte
• ParaClick
• ParaBeads
• Apacor Membranes
• Apafix
• AlcorFix

Products and services

• Mini Parasep 15ml faecal parasite concentrator for the clean and efficient concentration of helminth ova and larvae, protozoa cysts and oocysts. Single-use, in vitro diagnostic device for clinical laboratories.
• Mini Parasep SF Solvent-free 15ml faecal parasite concentrator eliminating traditional fat separation phase and chemical reagents for enhanced safety and environmental sustainability, used by clinical laboratories.
• Midi Parasep 50ml faecal parasite concentrator for larger sample volumes using the same concentration technology as Mini Parasep for helminth ova, larvae, protozoa cysts and oocysts.
• Midi Parasep SF Solvent-free 50ml faecal parasite concentrator with built-in filter and closed-system processing for safety and environmental sustainability in clinical parasitology workflows.
• Leishmania Dipstick Qualitative membrane-based immunoassay for the detection of antibodies to visceral leishmaniasis in human serum or plasma, delivering results in 10 minutes without specialist equipment for point-of-care and laboratory use.
• CareUS Malaria Rapydtest Malaria rapid test using combined HRP2/pLDH (Pan) technology for differential diagnosis of Plasmodium falciparum and other Plasmodium species, delivering results in 20 minutes for clinical and field use.
• Cellulose Acetate Membranes Cellulose acetate membranes for clinical chemistry, haematology, and routine analysis in electrophoresis apparatus, available in pre-cut dimensions with Mylar-backed variants for laboratories and OEM analyser manufacturers.
• AirTrap XL Full slide disposable cassette for airborne particle sampling with hinged caps, featuring 59.3% less plastic usage, slit impaction design for efficient particle collection, and AI-optimised compatibility with the Sporecyte analysis platform for environmental monitoring professionals.
• AirTrap Mini Airtight threaded mould sampling cassette with hinged caps for inlet and outlet, featuring 34.3% less plastic usage and optimised slit impaction design for uniform particle collection in indoor air quality and mould assessment.
• AirTrap Flow Meter Digital air flow meter for pump calibration with Bluetooth connection and rechargeable USB-C battery, providing a modern field-calibration approach with data logging capability for environmental monitoring programmes.
• Sporecyte Air Sampling Pump Professional air sampling pump for environmental monitoring priced at £199, with compact rugged design, 5-minute one-touch sampling cycle, AirTrap cassette compatibility, and rechargeable 12v battery pack option.
• Safety SubCulture Unit 2 Versatile needleless dispensing unit for safer subculture technique reducing sharps injury risk in microbiology laboratories, fitting securely onto culture bottle septums with a protective cap over the dispensing tip.
• ParaBeads Quality control product for validating Midi and Mini filters across Parasep and Parasep SF product lines, with red beads providing a minimum 5x concentration coefficient validation for laboratory QA programmes.
• ParaClick Pinworm paddle for safer and easier sample collection and microscopy device for Enterobiasis ova detection, CE marked with 2-year shelf life and room temperature storage for clinical and veterinary use.
• Fixatives and Reagents Wide range of parasitology fixatives including the patented Apafix (formalin-free universal fixative), AlcorFix, 10% Formalin, SAF, MIF, and PVA, plus reagents such as Triton X-100 Solution and Ethyl Acetate for clinical laboratories.
• 30ml Transport Vials 30ml single-use IVD transport vials for faecal specimens, preserving intestinal parasites until examination by a qualified parasitologist in clinical laboratories.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced cross-contamination risk through single-use, disposable enclosed system design
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

AI capability5 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• DiasorincoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerDiasorin is a global leader in laboratory diagnostic market with over 50 years' experience specializing in immunodiagnostics and molecular diagnostics. Apacor works in close partnership with Diasorin to assist with faecal preparation for use with the Liaison XL automated chemiluminescence analyser, providing membranes optimized for their systems.
• TechcytecoreTechnology or IntegrationTechcyte AI Technology creates powerful machine learning solutions for cellular and liquid-based mediums. Apacor has partnered with the global leader in AI technology to provide tools for automated microscopy scanning in pathology, covering Parasitology, Haematology, Cervical Cytology, Bacteriology, Mycology, Urinalysis, and Infectious Disease FISH.
• ZoetiscoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerZoetis is a global animal health company with over 65 years' experience delivering quality medicines, vaccines, diagnostic products and genetic tests. Apacor works in close partnership with Zoetis to assist in the manufacture of the Vetscan Imagyst AI-powered faecal flotation testing system.
• ARUP LaboratoriesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerARUP Laboratories collaborated on development and validation of Apacor products including Parasep stool concentrators and Alcorfix fixative. Multiple publications and posters from ARUP validate the analytical performance of Apacor's parasitology products.
• Mayo ClinicminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMayo Clinic conducted evaluation studies comparing stool preservatives and concentrators for detection of intestinal parasites, contributing to validation of Apacor's diagnostic products.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Bio-Rad Laboratories: Global life science and clinical diagnostics company with a substantial parasitology product portfolio including fecal concentration systems and related reagents, directly competing with Apacor's Parasep line in clinical laboratories worldwide.
• Trinity Biotech: Ireland-based diagnostics company with a parasitology product line including fecal concentration devices, rapid tests, and clinical chemistry products, serving clinical laboratories in markets that overlap with Apacor's customer base.
• Omega Diagnostics: UK-based IVD company focused on allergy and infectious disease diagnostics with a parasitology and infectious disease product portfolio that overlaps with Apacor's rapid testing and diagnostic offerings in laboratory markets.
• Meridian Bioscience: IVD company with a parasitology diagnostics portfolio including fecal concentration devices and immunoassay products, recently acquired by Revvity; competes with Apacor in stool-based ova and parasite detection for hospital and reference laboratories.
• Hardy Diagnostics: US manufacturer of microbiology and parasitology diagnostic products including fecal concentration kits, parasitology transport systems, and related culture media, serving the same clinical laboratory customer base as Apacor.
• Savyon Diagnostics: Israeli manufacturer of rapid diagnostic tests for infectious diseases including H. pylori and other pathogens, competing directly with Apacor's Rapydtest rapid testing portfolio in the point-of-care and laboratory rapid diagnostics segment.
• R-Biopharm: German diagnostic manufacturer of clinical microbiology and parasitology products, mentioned in Apacor's documentation as a channel partner; competes in fecal parasite detection and rapid infectious disease testing markets across Europe.
• Volu-Sol: Specialty manufacturer of parasitology reagents, fixatives (including formalin-based and SAF alternatives), and fecal concentration products that overlap directly with Apacor's Apafix and Parasep product lines for clinical parasitology labs.
• Alpha-Tec Systems: US-based manufacturer of fecal parasite concentration devices and parasitology consumables, directly competing with Apacor's Parasep/Midi Parasep product family for clinical laboratory fecal ova and parasite testing workflows.

Others

• ITL BioMedical: Manufacturer of the Safety SubCulture Unit 2 needleless dispensing device that Apacor distributes under OEM arrangement; comparable as a medical device specialist rather than direct competitor, providing ecosystem partnership insight.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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