Interlab Distribuidora de Produtos Científicos

What Interlab Distribuidora de Produtos Científicos does

Interlab Distribuidora de Produtos Científicos Ltda. is a privately held Brazilian distributor and light manufacturer of laboratory reagents, culture media, diagnostic tests, and specialty chemicals, headquartered in São Paulo and founded on April 16, 1974 by Dr. Pedro Ynterian. Originally established as the exclusive Brazilian representative of Difco Laboratories (now part of Becton Dickinson), the company evolved during Brazil's 1980s currency crisis into a vertically integrated operation that combines international brand distribution with domestic manufacturing of culture media and reagents at its São Paulo facility. Today Interlab distributes products from a portfolio of international partners — including BD/Difco, Immuno Mycologics (Immy), Corning/Mediatech, and Laborclin — alongside its own INLAB-branded line of reagents, rapid diagnostic tests (including the Cryptococcus CrAg Lateral Flow Assay and COVID-19 antibody tests), and cell culture media.

The company serves scientific research laboratories, clinical and diagnostic laboratories, industrial quality control labs (pharmaceutical, cosmetic, food & beverage, vaccine manufacturing), and selectively the veterinary and biotechnology sectors across all 27 Brazilian states, through a hybrid go-to-market model combining dedicated field sales representatives, an in-house tele-sales (Televendas) team split between clinical and industrial lines, and partner resellers. The catalog spans over 2,000 SKUs searchable by description, CAS number, or product code, with all transactions routed through a B2B quote-based pricing portal rather than public list prices. Revenue is generated primarily through product markup on imported and domestically manufactured goods, supplemented by scientific advisory and customer training services that differentiate Interlab from pure-play distributors.

Interlab remains a founder-controlled, family-led private business with no disclosed external equity or debt funding. The company's strategic positioning emphasizes its 50+ year track record, nationwide coverage, in-house scientific advisory capability, and dual import/distribution-plus-domestic-manufacturing model that provides resilience against currency volatility and import disruptions. It does not sell internationally and does not disclose revenue, headcount, or financial performance data publicly.

Name

Interlab Distribuidora de Produtos Científicos

Legal name

Interlab - Distribuidora de Produtos Científicos

Website

https://interlabdist.com.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Interlab is a privately held Brazilian distributor and domestic manufacturer of laboratory reagents, culture media, rapid diagnostic tests, and specialty chemicals, founded in 1974 and headquartered in São Paulo. It serves research, clinical, industrial QC, and biotechnology laboratories nationwide through its own INLAB brand and partnerships with BD/Difco, Corning, and Immuno Mycologics.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

São Paulo

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Distribution: Interlab distributes a broad catalog of laboratory reagents, culture media, chemicals, diagnostic tests, and scientific products from international brands (Difco, BD, Corning, Immuno Mycologics, Laborclin, and others) to Brazilian laboratories, clinical facilities, and industrial clients. Revenue is generated through product mark-up on imported and domestically manufactured goods sold via representatives, direct sales, and the web-based quotation system.
2. Domestic Manufacturing: Since the 1980s Interlab has maintained domestic manufacturing of culture media and reagents at its São Paulo facility, producing nationalized products that serve research and laboratory needs. Manufacturing output is sold through the same distribution channels as imported goods.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Interlab Distribuidora de Produtos Científicos distributes laboratory reagents, culture media, diagnostic tests, and specialty chemicals from international brands (Difco, BD, Corning, Immuno Mycologics, Laborclin) to Brazilian laboratories, clinical facilities, and industrial clients. Since the 1980s the company has also domestically manufactured culture media, reagents, and rapid diagnostic tests (including Cryptococcus antigen lateral flow assay and HIV diagnostics) at its São Paulo facility.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• INLAB: Own-brand line of laboratory reagents and culture media products manufactured in Brazil, including culture media, rapid tests, and biochemical reagents.

Products and services

• Cryptococcus Teste Rápido (CrAg Lateral Flow Assay) Rapid lateral flow assay for detection of Cryptococcal antigens, distributed by Interlab through its clinical sales channel. Targeted at clinical and diagnostic laboratories performing immunochromatographic testing for cryptococcal infections.
• COVID-19 Rapid Antibody Test Rapid antibody test for COVID-19, developed and produced by Interlab during the pandemic. Used by clinical and diagnostic laboratories in Brazil to meet national demand for COVID serology testing.
• INLAB Cell Culture Media Line Own-brand line of cell culture media manufactured domestically in Brazil. Targeted at vaccine developers, biotechnology producers, and research laboratories requiring cell culture inputs.
• HIV Diagnostic Kit Domestically manufactured HIV diagnostic kit, produced in partnership with Brazilian scientists to reduce Brazil's dependence on foreign imports. Used by clinical and diagnostic laboratories for HIV screening.
• INLAB Laboratory Reagents and Culture Media Own-brand INLAB line of domestically manufactured laboratory reagents and culture media, sold through the same distribution channels as imported goods. Targeted at research, clinical, and industrial laboratories across Brazil.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 2,000 product SKUs available across research, clinical, industrial, veterinary, and vaccine applications
• +1 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core, standard and minor.

• Difco Laboratories (Becton Dickinson)coreTechnology or IntegrationInterlab was founded in 1974 as the exclusive representative of Difco Laboratories (USA) — a pioneer in global microbiology. Difco's culture media and reagents remain a core part of Interlab's portfolio. Difco was subsequently acquired by Becton Dickinson (BD), and Interlab continues to distribute the BD/Difco product line in Brazil.
• Immuno Mycologics (Immy)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInterlab distributes Immuno Mycologics (Immy) products in Brazil, including the Cryptococcus Antigen Lateral Flow Assay (CrAg LFA) which Interlab offers as a branded product through its clinical sales channel.
• LaborclinstandardChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLaborclin is a Brazilian manufacturer of laboratory products whose products (e.g., XLD/Verde Brilhante/Salmonella Cromo Triplaca) are distributed by Interlab through its national sales network.
• Corning / MediatechstandardTechnology or IntegrationMediatech, a traditional cell culture media company, was acquired by Corning. Interlab previously represented Mediatech for cell culture products in Brazil and continues to distribute Corning cell culture products following the acquisition.
• BD (Becton Dickinson)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFollowing BD's acquisition of Difco Laboratories, Interlab continues to distribute BD products including Vacutainer tubes, culture media, and related laboratory consumables throughout Brazil.
• Projeto GAP – Grupo de Apoio aos PrimatasminorOthersInterlab has supported the GAP (Great Ape Support) Project for over 20 years, contributing a significant portion of its profits to the construction and maintenance of a great ape sanctuary in Sorocaba, São Paulo state — the largest private biodiversity conservation sanctuary in Latin America.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/profile.php

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 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 →

Frequently asked questions about Interlab Distribuidora de Produtos Científicos