AIM Laboratories

What AIM Laboratories does

AIM Laboratories is a privately held, CLIA-certified and COLA-accredited clinical diagnostic laboratory founded in 2009 by Sonny Naqvi and headquartered in Bridgeton, Missouri, in the St. Louis metropolitan area. The company operates a comprehensive molecular and clinical testing platform anchored by Real-Time PCR technology running on ThermoFisher TaqPath instruments and the OpenArray-TaqMan platform, complemented by immunoassay (HELIA/AIDABLOTS), hematology, clinical chemistry, endocrinology, and toxicology capabilities. Its test menu spans syndromic PCR panels for urinary tract, respiratory, wound/skin, and women's health infections (covering 38–44 pathogens each), an antibiotic resistance gene panel, pharmacogenomics, allergy screening (200+ allergens), and toxicology (70+ medications), with stated sensitivity 3–5x higher than conventional culture methods.

The business generates revenue through transaction-fee clinical testing billed to healthcare providers, long-term care facilities (SNFs, ALFs, ILFs, CCRCs), corporate wellness clients, and individual patients; managed-services contracts with Missouri state agencies (Missouri Veterans Homes, Fulton State Hospital, Department of Corrections); direct-to-consumer travel PCR testing priced at $100 per test with 24-hour turnaround; and professional-services clinical research lab support for trial sites. Go-to-market is sales-led and enterprise-field-driven with on-site phlebotomy, KIPU/EMR integration, dedicated account management, and online booking for consumer testing. The lab is positioned as the only local facility designated by the State of Missouri as an official COVID-19 testing site, having reportedly conducted over 1 million RT-PCR tests in the St. Louis region.

Name

AIM Laboratories

Legal name

Aim Laboratories

Website

https://aimlaboratories.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Clinical Diagnostic Laboratory Services

NAICS

Medical Laboratories (621511), Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories (62151)

SIC

Services-Medical Laboratories (8071), Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731)

akta.pro primary industry

Molecular Diagnostics & Genomics Laboratories (HLAFAMAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Reference & Esoteric Testing Laboratories (HLAFAMAJ), Toxicology & Therapeutic Drug Monitoring Laboratories (HLAFAMAF), Occupational Health & Employer Testing Laboratories (HLAFAMAK)

Keywords

• Molecular diagnostic testing
• Clinical laboratory services
• PCR infectious disease testing
• Allergy diagnostic testing
• Toxicology screening services

Headquarters

HQ city

Bridgeton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Clinical Laboratory Testing Services: Diagnostic laboratory testing services including PCR-based infectious disease testing, allergy testing, toxicology, clinical chemistry, hematology, endocrinology, and molecular diagnostics for healthcare providers, facilities, and patients
2. Government Contracts: Contracted testing services for State of Missouri agencies including COVID-19 testing, veteran healthcare facilities, and correctional facilities
3. Corporate Wellness Testing: Employee wellness and corporate COVID-19 screening programs including diagnostic and preventive testing, industrial allergy testing, and drug-free workplace testing
4. Direct-to-Consumer Travel Testing: RT-PCR COVID-19 testing for international travelers at $100 per test with 24-hour turnaround
5. Clinical Research Laboratory Services: Site and study-specific Clinical Research Laboratory support for clinical trials including molecular biology, hematology, biochemistry, and toxicology services

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

AIM Laboratories is a clinical and molecular diagnostic laboratory that provides a full menu of PCR-based infectious disease testing, allergy, toxicology, endocrinology, hematology, and clinical chemistry services using TaqMan probe-based Real-Time PCR technology and the HELIA automated analyzer. The lab serves healthcare providers, long-term care facilities, government agencies, employers, and individual patients from its CLIA-certified and COLA-accredited Bridgeton, Missouri facility with 12-24 hour turnaround times, EMR integration, and on-site phlebotomy options.

Product overview

AIM Laboratories is a molecular and clinical diagnostic laboratory offering a comprehensive portfolio of testing services. The company operates as a unified laboratory platform providing molecular PCR-based testing (including COVID-19, respiratory infections, UTI, wound care, pharmacogenomics, and women's health panels) alongside traditional clinical laboratory services (toxicology, hematology, urinalysis, clinical chemistry, endocrinology, and allergy testing). The product portfolio centers on molecular diagnostics using real-time PCR technology with ThermoFisher platforms, supplemented by immunoassay, hematology, and clinical chemistry testing for long-term care facilities, corporate clients, healthcare providers, and clinical research trials.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Allergy Testing Blood-based allergy testing using the HELIA automated analyzer and AIDABLOTS method to identify more than 200 allergens including food and environmental allergens, with IgE and IgG4 testing panels run in parallel for high-throughput screening and rapid turnaround.
• Toxicology Clinical toxicology testing including drugs of abuse screening, prescription compliance testing, and forensic analysis. Tests cover more than 70 commonly prescribed medications and drugs of abuse for healthcare providers and employer programs.
• Clinical Endocrinology & Hormone Testing Laboratory tests diagnosing endocrine system issues including hormones affecting metabolism, growth, digestion, and reproduction, with assays for cortisol, estradiol, FSH, thyroid hormones, testosterone, and progesterone.
• COVID-19 RT-PCR Testing Real-time RT-PCR testing for SARS-CoV-2 detection with 24-hour turnaround from sample receipt, including variant detection capability using the ThermoFisher TaqMan Mutation Panel. More than 1 million tests were conducted in the St. Louis region under this offering.
• Antibiotic Resistance (ABR) Gene Panel PCR-based panel detecting 44 different antibiotic resistance genes to identify antimicrobial-resistant pathogens and guide targeted treatment decisions, intended to expedite the right diagnosis and reduce unnecessary antimicrobial drug use.
• Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) PCR Panel Real-time PCR testing for UTI pathogen identification and quantification with detection of antibiotic resistance. Detects 38 pathogens including 35 bacteria, 1 protozoan, and 2 viruses, with PCR shown to be 3-5x more sensitive than conventional culture.
• Pharmacogenomics Testing Genetic testing evaluating patient compatibility with medications to help physicians prescribe the right drug and dose, with coverage of compatibility with over 80% of drugs on the market.
• Respiratory Tract Infection (RTI) PCR Panel Syndromic panel-based real-time PCR testing for respiratory pathogens on the ThermoFisher OpenArray-TaqMan platform, detecting 44 pathogens including 31 viruses, 12 bacteria, and 1 fungus.
• Women's Health PCR Panel Comprehensive reproductive health panel detecting sexually transmitted infections and endogenous infections. Tests for pathogens including chlamydia, gonorrhea, HIV, bacterial vaginosis, and vulvovaginal candidiasis.
• Wound and Skin PCR Panel DNA-based PCR testing for wound and skin infections detecting 43 pathogens including 34 bacteria, 4 yeasts, and 5 fungi, with reflex antibiotic resistance testing to support targeted treatment decisions.
• Hematology & Urinalysis Blood analysis including complete blood count, manual differentials, reticulocyte count, ESR, Hemoglobin A1C, and complete urinalysis with reflex to culture, used for general health and disease monitoring.
• Clinical Chemistry Chemical analysis of bodily fluids for diagnostic purposes including tests for liver function, kidney function, cardiac markers, glucose, lipids, and electrolytes.
• Complex Chemistry (Immunoassay) Immunoassay-based testing using antibodies to detect specific molecules in serum, including hepatitis tests, vitamin tests, hormone tests, and cancer markers across multiple immunoassay formats.
• Corporate Testing Comprehensive lab testing services for employers including COVID-19 screening, diagnostic testing, industrial allergy testing, biological monitoring, and drug-free workplace testing packaged as employee wellness programs.
• Long Term Care Testing Specialized laboratory solutions for Skilled Nursing Facilities, Assisted Living Facilities, Independent Living Facilities, and Continuing Care Retirement Communities, including on-demand service, scheduled on-site testing days, dedicated phlebotomy, EMR integration, and competitive Medicare Part A pricing.
• Travel COVID Testing RT-PCR COVID-19 testing for international travelers with 24-hour turnaround, priced at $100 per test, located within 5 minutes of Lambert Airport in St. Louis with self-serve online booking.
• Clinical Research Laboratory Services Site and study-specific clinical research laboratory support for clinical trials, including molecular biology, hematology, biochemistry, and toxicology services with custom requisition forms, specimen collection, and transport logistics.
• COVID-19, Flu A/B & RSV A/B Panel Multiplexed real-time RT-PCR test for simultaneous qualitative detection and differentiation of SARS-CoV-2, influenza A/B, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), available through online booking for patients.
• COVID-19 Antibody Testing Serological tests detecting SARS-CoV-2 IgM and IgG antibodies to determine past infection and immune response, supporting antibody verification use cases.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1,000,000+ COVID-19 RT-PCR tests conducted in St. Louis region
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered major and core.

• STLVAX Campaign PartnersmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 September 2021Community outreach campaign in partnership with NAACP, city and county officials, community clinics, and community leaders to address vaccine hesitancy in disadvantaged communities. Includes video testimonials, door-to-door canvassing, and free COVID-19 antibody tests at health fairs.
• State of Missouri - Missouri Veterans HomescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 August 20213-year contract to provide laboratory testing services for seven Missouri Veterans Homes in Cameron, Cape Girardeau, Mexico, Mount Vernon, St. James, St. Louis, and Warrensburg. Services include blood testing five days per week, COVID-19 testing, and PCR-based testing for urinary tract infections and wound care.
• Fulton State HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 June 2021Contract with State of Missouri to provide COVID-19 testing for all employees at Fulton State Hospital, a high-security psychiatric facility. Results returned within 24 hours. Draw site located at 500 Market Street, Ste 302.
• Missouri Health Care AssociationmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProud member organization providing specialized laboratory solutions for long-term care facilities including Skilled Nursing Facilities, Assisted Living Facilities, Independent Living Facilities, and Continuing Care Retirement Communities.
• Missouri Department of CorrectionscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCOVID-19 testing contracts for employees and prisoners at Southeast Correctional Center and South Central Correctional Center as part of state-wide testing capacity expansion.
• KIPU SystemscoreTechnology or IntegrationEMR integration partner providing electronic medical records system for long-term care facilities. AIM Labs provides requisition creation, results distribution via encrypted email, and PDF upload to patient charts through KIPU platform.
• NAACP St. LouismajorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership with NAACP St. Louis County for community outreach campaign addressing vaccine hesitancy. John Bowman, head of St. Louis County NAACP, leads canvassing efforts in disadvantaged areas.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Myriad Genetics: Specialty molecular diagnostics company with strong capabilities in pharmacogenomics, women's health, and hereditary cancer testing. Comparable to AIM Labs on its pharmacogenomics and women's health PCR panels.
• Aegis Sciences Corporation: Specialty clinical laboratory focused on toxicology, drug screening, and infectious disease PCR testing for healthcare providers and employers. Comparable to AIM Labs in toxicology and molecular PCR offerings and in serving employer and clinician customers.
• Any Lab Test Now: Direct-to-consumer walk-in lab testing franchise offering a broad menu without requiring a physician order. Comparable to AIM Labs on consumer-facing travel and COVID testing with online booking and rapid turnaround.
• BioReference Laboratories: Specialty clinical and molecular diagnostic laboratory with strong offerings in women's health, infectious disease PCR, and oncology genetics. Directly comparable to AIM Labs on molecular PCR panels, women's health, and clinical research services.
• Viracor (Eurofins Viracor): Specialty molecular diagnostics laboratory focused on immunology, infectious disease, and transplant testing using PCR. Comparable to AIM Labs on TaqMan-based molecular PCR panels and esoteric infectious disease testing.

Broad incumbents

• Sonic Healthcare USA: Global clinical laboratory operator with significant U.S. presence offering routine and specialty diagnostics. Comparable to AIM Labs across clinical chemistry, hematology, toxicology, and molecular testing, with substantially larger geographic reach.
• Laboratory Corporation of America (LabCorp): National clinical laboratory with extensive routine and specialty testing including molecular diagnostics and women's health. Competes with AIM Labs across nearly all of its menu and operates at meaningfully larger scale across the U.S.
• Eurofins Clinical Diagnostics: Global diagnostics platform with broad clinical, molecular, and specialty testing capabilities. Comparable to AIM Labs across PCR-based infectious disease and specialty panels, but operates internationally with much greater scale.
• Quest Diagnostics: The largest U.S. clinical laboratory network offering a full menu of routine and esoteric diagnostics. Comparable to AIM Labs in core clinical lab services (toxicology, endocrinology, infectious disease, women's health), but operates nationally with substantially greater scale and payor reach.

Emerging players

• Helix: Population genomics and molecular diagnostics company with a growing infectious disease and pharmacogenomics menu using PCR/NGS. Comparable to AIM Labs on molecular infectious disease and PGx panels, though typically positioned as an emerging technology-forward competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xinstagram.com/aimlaboratories
• Facebookfacebook.com/wix
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/aim-laboratories

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

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 →

Frequently asked questions about AIM Laboratories